Senior Photonics Test Engineer

The Role

As a Senior Photonics Test Engineer, you will take ownership of the characterization and testing of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and optical components. You will develop and enhance test infrastructure, automate measurement workflows, and collaborate closely with design and systems teams to improve device performance and manufacturability.

This is a highly hands‑on position suited to someone who enjoys experimental work, solving complex technical challenges, and working closely with cutting‑edge hardware.

• Design, develop, and improve optical test infrastructure for photonic device characterization
• Perform testing and analysis of passive and active photonic integrated circuits at both chip and wafer level
• Develop automated measurement, data acquisition, and analysis tools using Python or similar programming languages
• Conduct optical measurements using laser, fibre‑optic, and precision instrumentation systems
• Generate performance data and provide actionable feedback to design and fabrication teams
• Collaborate with photonics, packaging, and systems engineers to optimize device performance and test methodologies
• Support characterization activities across both room‑temperature and cryogenic environments

• MSc or PhD in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or a related discipline
• Experience characterizing integrated photonic devices or optical components
• Hands‑on experience with optical laboratory setups and measurement systems
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages for automation and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities