Optical Test Technician

Location:

Raleigh, NC (Onsite) |

Reports to:

Characterization Group Lead |

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Location:

Raleigh, NC (Onsite) |

Reports to:

Characterization Group Lead |

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Uviquity is a deep tech startup pioneering the next generation of integrated photonics, developing photonic integrated circuits (PICs) on a proprietary aluminum nitride (AlN) platform, generating and routing light from the deep ultraviolet through the infrared on a single manufacturable chip. Its technology serves quantum systems, advanced sensing and analytical instrumentation, and other ultraviolet photonics applications. Founded in 2022 and backed by leading venture capital firms, we’ve partnered with multiple Fortune 500 companies and other international commercial partners to bring our innovations to market.

Uviquity is seeking a hands-on Optical Test Technician to execute the optical and electro-optical measurements that generate the core device data for our deep-UV light engine program. This position will focus on operating benchtop test stations to characterize diode lasers, integrated photonic devices, and fully packaged deep-UV light engines at the module and system level. You will work closely with characterization team engineers to understand and execute designated test plans.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on "doer" who can execute detailed measurement procedures with minimal oversight, maintain consistent data quality and work well as part of a team. This will require a candidate with strong attention to detail, communication, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.

• Handle, mount, and inspect photonic chips, maintaining cleanliness of facets and optical surfaces
• Align and operate custom free-space test stations, including beam steering, focusing, polarization control, and coupling of blue pump light into and out of AlN waveguide chips
• Characterize waveguide propagation loss, second harmonic generation UV output, diode laser LIV, spectral and mode profile performance, and fully packaged deep-UV light engines
• Execute test plans at volume and turn measurement campaigns around on schedule, learning new tools and capabilities as they are developed
• Run established data acquisition and analysis scripts, perform first-pass review of results, and flag anomalies and bugs to the engineering team
• Maintain rigorous data hygiene — consistent file naming, complete metadata, accurate run logs, correct units — and author standard operating procedures and work instructions for recurring measurements
• Keep test systems measurement-ready through routine re-alignment and bench maintenance, and troubleshoot systematically to distinguish real device behavior from measurement artifacts such as drift, misalignment, electrical noise, or faulty connections
• Assist with assembly and modification of sample fixtures, optical mounts, cabling, and detector wiring, and promote a safe work environment and employee ownership of quality

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in photonics, laser technology, electronics, or a related field, and 3+ years of relevant hands‑on laboratory or industry experience. Significant relevant experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to align free‑space optical systems on an optical table or breadboard, and to keep them aligned over extended test campaigns.
• Ability to carefully handle small, sensitive parts in a lab environment, including extended work under a microscope.
• Precise, repeatable execution of measurement protocols, with excellent documentation habits.
• Working knowledge of Class 3B/4 laser safety practices, with willingness to train on UV‑specific hazards.
• General computer proficiency, including confident navigation of a Windows environment, disciplined file and folder management, and the ability to run established data acquisition and analysis scripts as instructed.
• Strong communication skills, flexibility, and ability to work well in a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Experience with fiber optic handling and coupling, integrated photonics, edge coupling, or photonic probe…