HyperLight · 6 hours ago
Senior/Staff Photonic Test Development Engineer
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/StaffHyperLight is at the forefront of the commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate integrated photonics, enabling high-performance optical components across various sectors. The Senior/Staff Photonic Test Development Engineer will develop and execute wafer-level measurements on photonic integrated circuits, collaborating with external partners to build automated test systems for chip characterization.
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Responsibilities
Own and advance chip-level test and characterization for photonic integrated circuits used in datacenter transceivers
Become the technical owner of internally developed photonic test stations, responsible for their operation, calibration, qualification, and continuous improvement
Develop, maintain, and extend automated test infrastructure for optical and electrical device characterization
Design and implement improvements to test hardware and software, including opto-mechanical fixtures and test automation
Qualify test systems for DVT and reliability testing, and ensure robust, repeatable measurement performance using statistical methods
Analyze test data and generate clear reports for product, design, and fabrication teams
Proactively identify opportunities to improve device performance, test capability, and measurement quality, and close the loop with cross-functional partners
Qualification
Required
PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
Senior-level hands-on experience testing and characterizing photonic or optoelectronic devices
Strong background in optical and electrical probing, photonic measurement techniques, and test automation
Proficiency in Python for test control, automation, and data analysis; ability to work within large existing codebases and develop new functionality
Experience with common photonics and electrical test equipment (e.g., lasers, source measurement units, power supplies)
Working knowledge of statistical data analysis and test qualification methods, including Gage R&R and statistical process control
Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with device, design, and manufacturing teams
Preferred
Experience with datacenter transceivers, PAM-4 signaling, or IMDD systems
Mechanical design experience using SolidWorks or similar CAD tools
Experience with C or other lower-level programming languages
Benefits
Competitive market-based compensation
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families
401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
Paid Parental Leave
Life and disability insurance
Commuter benefits and subsidies
Professional growth and mentorship opportunities
Company
HyperLight
HyperLight is a producer of thin-film lithium niobate photonic integrated circuit solutions.
Founded in 2018
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$37MKey Investors
Summit Partners
2024-09-23Series B· $37M
2018-12-01Seed
Leadership Team
Mian Zhang
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-08-01
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