Intel Corporation · 5 hours ago
Silicon Photonics Test Engineer
US, California, Santa Clara
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$164K/yr - $312K/yr
5+ years expIntel Corporation is seeking an experienced Silicon Photonics Test Engineer to develop and validate Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and related sub-systems. The role involves characterizing PIC performance, integrating with RFICs, and collaborating with NPI teams on product builds.
Semiconductors
Responsibilities
Lead testing activities for high-speed optical products (100G/lane, 200G/lane, DWDM OCI)
Develop, automate, and execute comprehensive test setups
Troubleshoot and optimize sub-system and reference module board performance
Write detailed test reports and present findings to design teams
Work cross-functionally with architecture, hardware, firmware, photonics, packaging, thermal, optics, and NPI teams
Interface effectively with product architects, mechanical, optical, photonics, firmware, process, and test engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelors with 6 years of experience or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields
5+ years of high-speed PIC, RFIC, and systems testing experience
Test Equipment Proficiency: Hands-on experience with: Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG), BERT for high speed data links, PAM4 DCAM sampling scope systems, Vector Network Analyzers/Large Signal Network Analyzers (VNA/LCA) for high-speed performance characterization
Automation Expertise: Demonstrated programming skills to control and automate evaluation boards and test instruments
Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, C++, or equivalent automation software platforms
Preferred
Device Physics: Deep understanding of opto-electronics devices and RFICs that drive optical devices
AI Integration: Experience using AI tools for code generation, debugging, and deployment
Optical transceiver test and calibration experience
Data Analysis: Expertise in data analysis and summary presentation using: JMP/Python/Matlab for advanced data analytics and reporting
Benefits
Competitive pay
Stock bonuses
Health
Retirement
Vacation
Company
Intel Corporation
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