Characterizing and testing next generation photonics interconnect devices for marketing activities and providing content from third parties.
Requirements
Hands on experience with optical chip, component and system-level prototyping and testing for Telecommunications or Data Center Interconnect (DCI) product development.
Working knowledge and experience with manufacturing support, such as optical component testing and performance evaluation.
Fluent in programming skills in a PC/Windows environment using C, Python, LabView to enable test scripting and automation
Data collection, analysis and reporting data analysis software such as JMP, Matlab, and MS Office.
Desirable experience with CAD/modeling/simulation software such as PADs, Solidworks, and Zemax
Responsibilities
Bring-up and characterization of high-speed optical components, including waveguide, coupler, modulators and photodetectors, ensuring they meet performance expectations.
Design, implement and maintain optical and electrical test setups
Design and implement test procedures for silicon photonics chips and SIP based optical subsystems
Design and execute validation and debug plans aligned with product specs, including link-level electro-optic testing using industry-standard equipment like BERTs, DCAs, VNAs, and AWGs.
Design and debug test methods and fixtures to characterize optical alignment systems
Establish and manage test data collection, archiving, analysis and presentation
Maintain test equipment and instrument calibration, identify and purchase test parts and write equipment preventive maintenance (PM) procedures
Other
Ph.D. or working towards Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optics and Optical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field
