Laser Characterization Specialist

5 days ago


Mountain View, California, United States Lightmatter Full time
Job Title: Laser Characterization Engineer

Lightmatter is seeking a highly skilled Laser Characterization Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for testing and characterizing laser solutions for highly scaled AI datacom applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams and vendors to understand expected component capabilities and testing needs.
  • Develop and implement test protocols to evaluate and compare different engineering approaches.
  • Analyze test data, document results, and provide feedback to the development team.
  • Document and communicate methodologies, data, and analyses to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Bring up of laser test equipment and laser modules.
  • Measure impact of laser on performance of data links: BERT, OSNR.

Requirements:

  • M.S. or PhD in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in photonics test development, preferably integrated photonics or lasers.
  • Experience in characterization of lasers and SOAs, including measurements of the optical spectrum, noise characterization, thermal dependence, and reliability.
  • Experience in die-level, board-level, and wafer-scale testing.
  • Experience working with test equipment including benchtop lasers, VNA, switches, OSA, ESA, BERT, optical and electrical spectrum analyzers, high speed oscilloscopes (DCA), source-meter units, reference transmitters and receivers, and/or OBR etc.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or LabView for test automation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and solve issues during the testing process.
  • Ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with strong and clear communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience testing packaged laser modules and/or transceivers for datacom applications.
  • Experience working in HVM environment from NPI to mass production.
  • Experience bringing up lab equipment and experimental setups for testing lasers/SOAs.
  • Willing and able to learn quickly. Self-starter with a "no task is too big or small" attitude.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • 401k matching
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Flexible, hybrid workplace model
  • Stock Option Plan

We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role, including all US locations, is $160,000-$190,000. Your base salary will be determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.

Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.



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