Langham Recruitment · 6 days ago
Data Analysis Engineer - Photonics
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expLangham Recruitment is seeking a Data Analysis Engineer with expertise in photonics and statistical analysis. The role involves managing databases and extracting insights from large-scale datasets to optimize performance and improve product development.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Daniel Madden
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage scalable databases to store and organize large volumes of photonics device and system data
Analyze complex datasets from photonic devices, modules, and systems to reveal trends, correlations, and performance drivers
Develop algorithms, models, and metrics to evaluate system behavior, reliability, and yield
Apply statistical methods and machine learning techniques to identify sources of variability and improvement opportunities
Build dashboards, automated pipelines, and visualization tools to monitor performance and report insights
Partner with design, test engineering, and fabrication teams to understand interactions between design choices and manufacturing processes
Translate data-driven insights into actionable recommendations for design and production workflows
Document and communicate findings to cross-functional teams and leadership effectively
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline
5–10 years of experience in photonics, data analysis, or semiconductor manufacturing
Proven, hands-on experience designing, implementing, and maintaining databases (MongoDB, SQL, or similar) in a previous role
Strong foundation in statistics, signal processing, and Six Sigma methodologies
Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, R, or comparable analytical tools
Experience with JMP or other statistical software platforms
Knowledge of photonics or optical communication systems
Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, including design and fabrication
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Full Benefits
Company
Langham Recruitment
Langham is a technology talent partner operating across the UK, USA and EMEA.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase