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PINC Technologies · 1 day ago

Lead Photonics Engineer

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

2+ years exp

PINC Technologies Inc. is an early-stage startup focused on integrated photonic platforms for computing, communication, and sensing. They are seeking a Lead Photonics Engineer to lead the characterization and performance validation of their photonic circuit products, working closely with a team to develop and execute test methodologies.

ComputerManufacturing

Responsibilities

Own and continuously improve chip-level and package-level optical and electro-optical testing, data acquisition, and automation workflows for PINC’s integrated photonic products

Automate measurements and streamline data analysis pipelines to enable rapid prototyping and benchmarking

Create and maintain detailed test plans, procedures, and documentation to evaluate product performance from prototype to validation and ensure timely execution

Characterize photonic components and systems, analyze test data, and prepare clear test reports for both internal teams and external customers

Set up and operate a wide range of optical and electronic lab equipment (e.g. tunable lasers, power meters, OSAs, ESAs, autocorrelators, and high-speed oscilloscopes)

Develop test software for measurement execution, instrument control, data analysis, and parameter extraction (Python and/or LabVIEW)

Work closely with the team to improve the mechanical and optical robustness of test setups and packaged devices

Use CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) to design optomechanical assemblies for test setups and prototype packages

Perform basic PCB design and development to support test setups and measurement systems

Work with vendors to specify, evaluate, and procure test equipment

Stay current with the latest advances in Photonic Integrated Circuit testing

Qualification

Nonlinear opticsPhotonics testingPythonLabVIEWOptical test equipmentCAD toolsPCB designCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

PhD degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Photonics, or a related field, with demonstrated hands-on experience in experimental photonics

Hands-on experience and solid understanding of nonlinear optics

Hands-on experience in photonic integrated circuit testing and packaging

Proficiency in Python and/or LabVIEW for lab automation, instrument control, and data processing

Proficiency in operating optical and electronic test equipment (e.g., lasers, OSAs, lock-in amplifiers, ESAs, autocorrelators, and high-speed oscilloscopes)

Experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and basic PCB design tools

Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaborating in a fast-paced environment to build scalable test systems and procedures

Preferred

2+ years of experience in startup or early-stage R&D environments with rapid iteration cycles

Experience in experimental nonlinear optics and ultrafast laser systems

Expertise in statistical data analysis, including basic statistical tests, designs of experiments, gauge repeatability, curve fitting, curve fitting, statistical process control, and machine learning methods