Senior Photonics Integrated Circuit Test Engineer

Senior Photonics Integrated Circuit Test Engineer

San Diego, CA Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $95,500 - $181,700

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Photonics Integrated Circuit Test Engineer to join our Surface Radars and Sensors Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting Advanced (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of next-generation systems. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Systems Engineering, Design, and Testing, with a focus on characterizing photonic and RF components as well as sub-system assemblies in support of advanced research and development programs.

What You Will Do

• Develop and conduct testing for integrated photonic components, sub-systems, and systems at the die (PICs), wafer, and sub-assembly levels.
• Implement test methodologies to evaluate photonic device performance based on design specifications, optical power, polarization, spectra, and environmental conditions.
• Contribute to the selection of COTS/custom photonic components (discrete and silicon photonics), RF electronics, mixed-signal electronics, and embedded/digital signal processing solutions for wideband electronic and hybrid electronic-photonic development programs.
• Design mechanical fixtures and identify accessories to enhance and expand benchtop test capabilities.
• Perform architectural trade studies on systems and sub-systems related to wideband RF and hybrid electronic-photonic components and sub-systems.
• Support the development and implementation of new hybrid electronic-photonic capabilities.
• Provide guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training to employees across the business in areas of expertise.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Lab experience in optical engineering tests, optical alignment systems, fiber-waveguide coupling, and/or design verification testing.
• Experience in Silicon Photonics, Optoelectronics, MEMS R&D, and/or related photonics product development.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficiency in programming languages for test automation and accurate, efficient data acquisition.
• Experience in RF testing and characterization of photonic devices, including the use of tunable lasers, OSAs, switches, and attenuators.
• Familiarity with discrete and integrated components (Silicon, Silicon Nitride, and compound-semiconductor technologies).
• Hands-on experience with high-speed test equipment such as bit error rate testers, digital communication analyzers, real-time oscilloscopes, and vector network analyzers.
• Experience with silicon and compound semiconductor fabrication technologies.
• Proficiency in integrated photonics modeling and electronic design tools (e.g., Ansys HFSS, Lumerical, Cadence, Synopsis).
• Knowledge of microelectronic and photonic integrated circuit packaging technologies.
• Experience with high-performance mixed-signal systems (ADCs, DACs, FPGAs).
• Demonstrated excellence in engaging with customers and decision-makers.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Physics, Optics, Photonics, or a related field.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
  Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility
  - Relocation assistance available

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