Photonic Test Engineer
- Texas
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, develop, and commission a photonic device and PIC testing environment, from concept to operational readiness.
- Perform device and PIC testing and characterisation at both wafer-level and chip-level.
- Conduct FDTD simulations using tools such as Lumerical or MEEP to model and optimise photonic components.
- Create and refine PIC layouts using KLayout or similar software.
- Analyse test data, identify performance issues, and propose engineering solutions.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including R&D and systems engineers, to align design and testing activities with project goals.
- Document processes, results, and best practices to support repeatable and scalable workflows.
- 2-3+ years of industry experience in silicon photonics or integrated photonics.
- Strong hands-on experience in PIC/device testing and characterisation, including the use of optical test and measurement equipment (e.g., OSAs, tunable lasers, polarisation controllers, wafer probers).
- Proficiency with FDTD simulation tools (Lumerical, MEEP, or similar).
- Experience with PIC layout design tools, ideally KLayout.
- Familiarity with optical alignment, coupling techniques, and automation (Python, LabVIEW, or similar).
- Proven ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.
- Experience in setting up new optical or photonic test laboratories.
- Knowledge of PDK-based PIC design workflows.
- Exposure to quantum photonics or other emerging photonic technologies.
- Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in Photonics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Be part of a small, expert engineering team shaping the future of quantum computing technology.
- Work with advanced integrated photonics and test systems on a daily basis.
- Opportunity to have a direct and visible impact on laboratory capability and product development.
- Competitive salary, share options, and full relocation/visa support.