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The team is seeking an experienced Silicon Photonics Test engineer for the development of Photonics Integrated Circuits (PIC), sub-system, reference module test stations to characterize and validate PIC, EIC and system performance. The candidate will be expected to collaborate with a cross functional product development team - HW, FW, PIC, EIC, Packaging and thermal, Optics and NPI.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop, own, and execute comprehensive validation for Silicon Photonics products, including Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), Electrical Integrated Circuits (EICs), Optical sub-systems, Reference modules and advanced optical interconnect platforms.
- Develop software and automation to control: VNAs, LCAs, AWGs, Oscilloscopes, Bit-error-rate testers, SMUs, Optical instrumentation.
- Perform detailed characterization of Silicon Photonics devices, including Modulators, Photodetectors, Integrated lasers, Optical engines with RF Driver, TIA and ADC/DACs.
- Characterize and validate the performance of 100G/lane and 200G/lane PAM4 Transmitters and Receivers, FRO/LRO/LPO Modules, Near-Packaged Optics (NPO)
- Collect and analyze Small-signal performance, Large-signal performance, BER performance, Eye diagrams.
- Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration: Partner with teams spanning Silicon Photonics design, RFIC development, Packaging and thermal design, Firmware development, Manufacturing test, NPI and product engineering,
- Support subsystem integration activities and drive technical problem-solving across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Generate validation reports and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to development teams and leadership.
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors & 4+ years of experience OR Masters & 3+ years of experience OR PhD & 0 years in Electrical Engineering or STEM related field.
3+ years of hands-on experience testing and validating Silicon Photonics devices, RFICs, or optical communication subsystems.
Experience working with:
- Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), RF probes and probe stations, Evaluation-board-based optical subsystems, High-speed electrical and optical measurement equipment.
- Experience testing optoelectronic devices, including Lasers, Modulators, Photodetectors, Optical interconnect technologies.
- Experience developing automated test environments and data collection.
- Strong programming skills for instrument control, automation, and data processing.
- Experience using Python and data analytics tools for characterization and reporting.
- Experience working with: VNA/LCA platforms, AWGs, DCAMs, High-speed oscilloscopes, Optical test equipment.
- Experience performing RF probe calibration using calibration substrates and advanced measurement methodologies.
Preferred skills:
- Experience with 100G/lane PAM4, 200G/lane PAM4 DSP, RF Driver/TIA, uControllers, DACs, ADCs, Power supplies, SMUs etc.
- Python, C++ or equivalent software platform.
- Laboratory optical and electrical measurement skills.
- Use of AI tools for code generation, debug and deployment.
- Expertise in physics of opto-electronics devices and RFICs that drive opto devices.
- Require demonstrated programming skills to control and automate evaluation boards and test instruments.
- Needs to be comfortable using such equipment to create test platforms.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Experience with optical transceiver test and calibration methodologies.
- Understand electrical and optical requirements and specifications of optical transceiver MSA. Like 800G DR8/2xFR4, 1.6T DR8/2xFR4, 800G LPO, 1.6T LRO etc.
Job Type:College GradShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location: US, California, Santa ClaraAdditional Locations:Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of TrustN/ABenefits
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Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00-232,190.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*
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- Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience, or Master's degree and 3+ years of experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a STEM-related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience testing and validating silicon photonics devices, RFICs, or optical communication subsystems
- Experience with photonic integrated circuits, RF probes, probe stations, evaluation-board-based optical subsystems, and high-speed electrical and optical measurement equipment
- Experience testing optoelectronic devices including lasers, modulators, photodetectors, and optical interconnect technologies
- Experience developing automated test environments and data collection systems
- Strong programming skills for instrument control, automation, and data processing
- Experience using Python and data analytics tools for characterization and reporting
- Experience with VNA/LCA platforms, AWGs, DCAMs, high-speed oscilloscopes, and optical test equipment
- Experience performing RF probe calibration using calibration substrates and advanced measurement methodologies
- Experience with 100G/lane and 200G/lane PAM4 DSP, RF drivers, TIAs, microcontrollers, DACs, ADCs, power supplies, and SMUs
- Experience with Python, C++, or an equivalent software platform
- Laboratory optical and electrical measurement skills
- Experience using AI tools for code generation, debugging, and deployment
- Expertise in the physics of optoelectronic devices and RFICs that drive optoelectronic devices
- Demonstrated programming skills to control and automate evaluation boards and test instruments
- Experience creating test platforms using laboratory equipment
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Experience with optical transceiver test and calibration methodologies
- Understanding of electrical and optical requirements and specifications for optical transceiver MSAs, including 800G DR8/2xFR4, 1.6T DR8/2xFR4, 800G LPO, and 1.6T LRO
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