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Avicena Tech · 11 hours ago

TX/RX subcomponent testing engineer

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Avicena Tech is a privately held company developing microLED based ultra-low power high bandwidth interconnects for chip-to-chip communications. The role involves characterizing subcomponents of optical transmitters and receivers, maintaining and improving opto-electronic test systems, and collaborating with development groups to enhance performance.

ElectronicsIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSemiconductor
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Responsibilities

Characterization of subcomponents of optical transmitters, optical receivers used in parallel opto-electronic interfaces (Light emitting diodes (LEDs) and Photodetectors (PDs))
Work with the epitaxial development group to characterize the bandgap structure of LEDs, modulation speed, efficiency using various methods (spectroscopy, S21 measurement, SIMS, FIB, SEM, etc..)
Test photo detectors and extract the relevant parameters and provide feedback for the PD developers
Maintain and improve opto-electronic test systems for full characterization of optical sub-components and modules
Run link DOEs for sub-component development

Qualification

LED/PD characterizationOptics understandingSolid-state physicsHigh-speed test instrumentsExperimental design executionHands-on lab experienceCommunication skills

Required

MS or PhD in electrical engineering or physics with 2+ years of experience
Understanding of solid-state physics and physical principles behind LEDs PDs design and critical parameters of the transceiver system design based on LEDs and PDs
Experience with LED/PD characterization
Understanding of Optics

Preferred

Being able to execute DOEs, targeted to improve the performance of sub-components. Provide clear/ concise data summary and conclusions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of high-speed test instruments such as VNAs, sampling and real time oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, optical spectrometers
Hands-on lab experience especially with probed/free space coupled (using stages) optical systems

Company

Avicena Tech

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Avicena Tech manufactures ultra-dense, ultra-low power petabit per second optical chip interconnects.
dateFounded in 2019
location
Sunnyvale, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.avicena.tech/

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (1)
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$97.96M
Key Investors
Tiger Global ManagementNational Science Foundation
2025-05-14Series B· $65M
2022-08-02Series A· $25M
2021-02-01Grant· $0.26M

Leadership Team

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Bardia Pezeshki
Founder, CEO, CTO
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Chris Pfistner
VP, Sales & Marketing
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Recent News

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2025-09-29
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