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Reference:BH-2340
Sector:AI / Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, Photonics / Opto, Testing / Verification
Salary:$270,000 to $280,000 Per Annum
Benefits:Equity + Bonus
Town/City:Santa Clara
Contract Type:Permanent
Photonics Control and Test Engineer | Santa Clara | $260 - 280k
About the Company
We are supporting a fast-growing, venture-backed technology company building next-generation integrated photonic systems for high-performance applications. Their platform combines cutting-edge optics, electronics, and software to enable scalable, energy-efficient solutions for advanced data and communication technologies.
The Role
We’re looking for a Photonics Control & Test Engineer to design, implement, and validate advanced control systems for integrated photonic circuits. This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary role where you’ll work at the intersection of photonics, control theory, and embedded systems.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring optical performance through robust control algorithms, system modeling, and rigorous testing.
Key Responsibilities
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience
Why Join?
About the Company
We are supporting a fast-growing, venture-backed technology company building next-generation integrated photonic systems for high-performance applications. Their platform combines cutting-edge optics, electronics, and software to enable scalable, energy-efficient solutions for advanced data and communication technologies.
The Role
We’re looking for a Photonics Control & Test Engineer to design, implement, and validate advanced control systems for integrated photonic circuits. This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary role where you’ll work at the intersection of photonics, control theory, and embedded systems.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring optical performance through robust control algorithms, system modeling, and rigorous testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement comprehensive test plans, scripts, and validation methodologies
- Develop control algorithms for initialization and stabilization of photonic components (e.g. lasers, ring modulators, MZIs, optical filters)
- Build and optimize multi-loop control systems across complex photonic platforms
- Execute validation testing to assess signal integrity and system performance under varying conditions
- Analyze measurement data using statistical and visualization techniques
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across photonics, hardware, and firmware
What We’re Looking For
- Strong foundation in control theory (e.g. PID control, signal processing) with real-world implementation experience
- Hands-on experience with optical test equipment (e.g. optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, interferometers)
- Proficiency in Python (or similar) for test automation and scripting
- Deep understanding of photonic components and systems (lasers, modulators, amplifiers, filters, photodetectors)
- Experience with optical modeling and simulation tools
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Education & Experience
- MSc in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field + 5+ years industry experience
- OR
- PhD in a relevant field + 2+ years industry experience
Why Join?
- Work on cutting-edge photonic technologies shaping the future of connectivity
- Highly collaborative, deep-tech environment
- Opportunity to have real impact in a rapidly scaling company
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