{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"aca00dd08933ec0cded952c4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aca00dd08933ec0cded952c4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aca00dd08933ec0cded952c4","title":"PIC Test Engineer- Tempe","description":"Position Description\nThis is a fully onsite opportunity based in Tempe, Arizona. The PIC Test Engineer will support the characterization and evaluation of photonic integrated circuits in a fabrication environment and will work closely with design and manufacturing teams to analyze device performance, improve test methods, and help strengthen foundry capabilities. This role is well suited for someone who brings hands‑on experience testing photonic devices and enjoys working at the intersection of engineering development, measurement, and manufacturing.\n\nDuties and Responsibilities\n\nPerform optical and electrical characterization of fabricated photonic integrated circuits and evaluate results against expected performance targets.\n\nAnalyze test data to identify opportunities for design, process, or test improvements.\n\nDevelop, refine, and support automated test procedures where appropriate to improve repeatability and throughput.\n\nWork with optical and electrical characterization tools such as laser swept systems, optical spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, lightwave component analyzers, interferometry, and related equipment.\n\nCollaborate with fabrication and design teams to review device behavior, assess fabrication robustness, and support iteration planning for future runs.\n\nContribute to yield understanding, defect analysis, and overall test methodology improvement.\n\nSupport efforts related to automated measurement, remote instrument control, and data‑driven test workflows.\n\nRequired Skills and Experience\n\nMaster’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Photonics, or a related field.\n\nAt least 3 years of hands‑on experience testing photonic integrated circuits involving fiber optics and/or free‑space optics.\n\nAt least 1 year of experience with high‑speed electro‑optic modulator characterization using tools such as VNA or LCA.\n\nProgramming ability in Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis and automation.\n\nStrong knowledge of waveguide theory, coupling mechanisms, and electrical and photonic device physics.\n\nStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical teams.\n\nQualifications\n\nExperience with quantum or nonlinear photonic systems or similar applications.\n\nExperience testing packaged hybrid photonic/electronic devices.\n\nExperience with yield estimation, defect analysis, or failure analysis.\n\nExperience with automated test systems or lab equipment remote control.\n\nExposure to 5S, Six Sigma, or similar process‑improvement methodologies.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Quantumcomputinginc","rawCompany":"quantumcomputinginc","city":"Tempe","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T03:53:45.542Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.07","title":"Photonics Engineers","slug":"photonics-engineers"},{"code":"17-3029.08","title":"Photonics Technicians","slug":"photonics-technicians"},{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"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":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"PIC Test Engineer- Tempe","description":"Position Description\nThis is a fully onsite opportunity based in Tempe, Arizona. The PIC Test Engineer will support the characterization and evaluation of photonic integrated circuits in a fabrication environment and will work closely with design and manufacturing teams to analyze device performance, improve test methods, and help strengthen foundry capabilities. This role is well suited for someone who brings hands‑on experience testing photonic devices and enjoys working at the intersection of engineering development, measurement, and manufacturing.\n\nDuties and Responsibilities\n\nPerform optical and electrical characterization of fabricated photonic integrated circuits and evaluate results against expected performance targets.\n\nAnalyze test data to identify opportunities for design, process, or test improvements.\n\nDevelop, refine, and support automated test procedures where appropriate to improve repeatability and throughput.\n\nWork with optical and electrical characterization tools such as laser swept systems, optical spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, lightwave component analyzers, interferometry, and related equipment.\n\nCollaborate with fabrication and design teams to review device behavior, assess fabrication robustness, and support iteration planning for future runs.\n\nContribute to yield understanding, defect analysis, and overall test methodology improvement.\n\nSupport efforts related to automated measurement, remote instrument control, and data‑driven test workflows.\n\nRequired Skills and Experience\n\nMaster’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Photonics, or a related field.\n\nAt least 3 years of hands‑on experience testing photonic integrated circuits involving fiber optics and/or free‑space optics.\n\nAt least 1 year of experience with high‑speed electro‑optic modulator characterization using tools such as VNA or LCA.\n\nProgramming ability in Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis and automation.\n\nStrong knowledge of waveguide theory, coupling mechanisms, and electrical and photonic device physics.\n\nStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical teams.\n\nQualifications\n\nExperience with quantum or nonlinear photonic systems or similar applications.\n\nExperience testing packaged hybrid photonic/electronic devices.\n\nExperience with yield estimation, defect analysis, or failure analysis.\n\nExperience with automated test systems or lab equipment remote control.\n\nExposure to 5S, Six Sigma, or similar process‑improvement methodologies.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-16T03:53:45.542Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T03:53:45.542Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Quantumcomputinginc","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Tempe","addressRegion":"AZ","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"aca00dd08933ec0cded952c4"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/aca00dd08933ec0cded952c4"}}