Voyant Photonics · 2 months ago
Senior Electrical Test Engineer
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVoyant Photonics is transforming machine perception with innovative LiDAR devices that are compact and powerful. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Test Engineer to lead the electrical characterization and validation of LiDAR modules, ensuring performance and reliability through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute electrical test plans for LiDAR modules and subassemblies (silicon photonics components, AFEs, ADCs, TIAs, power rails, timing, and system interfaces)
Design and build test fixtures and PCBAs to support bench and production test (signal integrity, noise, calibration, and functional testing)
Analyze and debug analog/mixed-signal circuits, including current drivers, amplifiers, ADC front ends, and power conditioning networks
Define test coverage and validation criteria for electrical subsystems across temperature, vibration, and power conditions
Collaborate with design engineers to translate schematic and layout intent into robust, testable hardware
Drive noise characterization and signal integrity improvement, including grounding, shielding, and analog isolation strategies
Develop automated test scripts and data collection pipelines (Python preferred) to ensure repeatability and yield traceability
Work with vendors and CMs to bring up test stations, validate instrumentation, and qualify electrical boards for production
Lead failure analysis and root-cause investigations, closing the loop between design, test, and manufacturing
Maintain calibration, documentation, and data integrity for all electrical test infrastructure
Up to 30% travel to supplier sites, contract manufacturers, or partner facilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
5+ years of experience in hardware validation, test, or electrical design for complex systems (LiDAR, imaging, radar, sensors, or instrumentation)
Proficiency in schematic design and PCB layout review (Altium or similar)
Strong foundation in analog design, AFE development, ADC/DAC interfaces, and low-noise/high-speed circuit techniques
Experience with test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, SMUs, AWGs, DAQs, network analyzers) and automated control via Python or LabVIEW
Demonstrated ability to debug at the board and system level — probing, reworking, and iterating on test hardware
Familiarity with statistical process control, yield tracking, and test data analysis
Experience interfacing with vendors, CMs, and test equipment suppliers to stand up production test lines
Preferred
Background in FMCW LiDAR, coherent sensing, or other precision analog front ends
Experience with power distribution design, transient suppression, and EMI mitigation
Exposure to photonic systems, optical receivers, or mixed photonic/electrical integration
Experience with manufacturing analytics, MES systems, or factory test automation
Benefits
Competitive base salary and a meaningful equity package.
Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision).
Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays.
Team events and company meetups.
Complimentary lunch provided daily at our NYC office
Company
Voyant Photonics
Voyant Photonics manufactures light detection to perform three-dimensional sensing, measure range, velocity, and reflectivity.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$22.89MKey Investors
UP Partners
2023-07-25Debt Financing· $3.19M
2021-12-30Series A· $15.4M
2019-07-16Pre Seed· $4.3M
Leadership Team
Chris Phare
Co-founder and Chief Science Officer
Steven Miller
Chief Technology Officer
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