HyperLight · 1 week ago
Photonic Test Development Engineer
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expHyperLight is at the forefront of the commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate integrated photonics. They are seeking a Photonic Test Development Engineer to develop and execute wafer-level measurements on photonic integrated circuits, collaborating with external test partners to build scalable and automated test systems.
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Responsibilities
Become an expert on our PIC measurement techniques, test automation, and data processing
Develop and improve automated wafer-level measurements and data analysis procedures
Serve as a technical expert, leader, and primary point of contact for our external test partners to build a robust and efficient manufacturing test process. This may require periodic international travel to support our partners. We expect this role to require travel up to about 25% of your time
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
HyperLight
HyperLight is a producer of thin-film lithium niobate photonic integrated circuit solutions.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$37MKey Investors
Summit Partners
2024-09-23Series B· $37M
2018-12-01Seed
Leadership Team
Mian Zhang
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-08-01
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