Photonic Test Development Engineer

HyperLight
Cambridge, MA
Job Description
HyperLight is at the forefront of the commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics. We're looking for a Photonic Test Development Engineer to develop and execute cutting-edge wafer-level measurements on our photonic integrated circuits.

Requirements

  • Either 3+ years of relevant work experience or an advanced degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
  • Strong communication skills and an enthusiasm for collaborating to build scalable test systems and procedures.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in using and automating test and measurement equipment.
  • Expertise with common test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, swept laser systems, source measurement units, parameter analyzers, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and switch matrices.
  • Expertise with statistical data analysis, including topics such as exploratory data analysis, basic statistical tests, design of experiments, gauge repeatability, curve fitting, statistical process control, and machine learning.
  • Familiarity with the working principles of photonic, semiconductor, or RF devices like lasers, electro-optic modulators, transmission lines, optical fiber, optical amplifiers, etc.
  • Familiarity with the Python programming language is preferred.
  • Experience testing photonic integrated circuits is a plus.
  • Familiarity with wafer-level test equipment like automated wafer probers is a plus.
  • Bilingual English and Mandarin fluency is strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive market-based compensation
  • Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families
  • 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Commuter benefits and subsidies
  • Professional growth and mentorship opportunities
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