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The test and characterization engineer will also take responsibility for building new test sets and updating and modifying existing test sets as necessary.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nInterface with the technical team leaders to develop and perform tests for photonic devices\nPerform data collection, analysis and visualization for review with device scientists\nMount/wire bond photonic devices in preparation for test and analysis\nPerform test set maintenance and calibration\nConstruct new test sets, including cryogenic components and tooling\nTransfer new test protocols into production line use\nGenerate and maintain test documentation\nWork with Excel, Power Point, Matlab/Python to analyze and present data and findings\nSkills and Knowledge\nBasic understanding of electronics with working knowledge of resistors, capacitors, diodes\nBasic knowledge of cryogenics used for variable temperature testing\nExperience interfacing test instrumentation with computers using GPIB\nExperience coding in visual basic, C-sharp, Python or equivalent\nExperience working with simple circuits for test purposes\nExperience trouble shooting test equipment such as oscilloscopes, optical spectrum analyzers, SMU\nExperience with Excel, Matlab, Python or other data analysis software\nWillingness to take on technical challenges\nPatience to optimize test sets and refine quality of test data\nStrong interpersonal and communications skills to work in a dynamic team environment\nHands-on experience with chip-level test setups a plus (optical alignment, pin probes, etc.)\nTechnical writing skills is desired\nEducation/Experience Requirements\nBachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering or computer science or other related fields\n2+ years’ experience in industry is desired\nOther equivalent qualification will be considered\nApplicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $78,600.00 - $110,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nAbility to commute/relocate:\nGoleta, CA 93117: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Freedomphotonics","rawCompany":"freedomphotonics","city":"Goleta","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T13:31:55.108Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.07","title":"Photonics Engineers","slug":"photonics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Junior Test & Characterization Engineer","description":"Job Description\nThe Junior Test and Characterization Engineer will work with the semiconductor lasers and PIC team to develop and execute test and characterization plans for photonic components. 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