PsiQuantum
PIC Characterization Engineer
Palo Alto, California, United States · Mid · Full-time
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About the role
- Lead characterization and validation of advanced integrated photonic systems for next-generation optical interconnects.
- Support photonic sub-assembly bring-up, system testing, calibration, and performance analysis from prototype through product maturation.
- Develop scalable automated test methodologies for active photonic devices and electro-photonic systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform optical and electro-photonic characterization of PICs and photonic sub-assemblies.
- Develop automated test frameworks for validation, calibration, and data collection.
- Work with photonic designers to correlate silicon results with simulations and improve designs.
- Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and failure analysis.
- Document test procedures and summarize technical results for cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in photonic characterization or integrated photonics development.
- Hands-on experience with optical lab equipment such as tunable lasers, OSAs, power meters, scopes, and probe stations.
- Experience characterizing active photonic and electro-photonic systems.
- Familiarity with calibration methods, thermal tuning, and photonic control systems.
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related field.
- Strong test automation and data analysis skills using Python.
- Strong debugging and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Compensation
- $110,000 - $145,000 USD
- Bay Area Pay Range
- $152,000 - $175,000 USD
Company info
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