Photonics Systems Control & Test Engineer

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Reference:BH-2340-1

Sector:AI / Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, Photonics / Opto, Testing / Verification

Salary:$220,000 to $240,000 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
  • 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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