Seeking a Photonics Characterization Engineer to play a vital role in advancing
state-of-the-art AI compute accelerators based on silicon photonics and free-space optics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and refine experimental methodologies to characterize silicon photonics and free-space optical systems for AI compute acceleration.
- Design, set up, and perform fine alignment of free-space optical experiments, leveraging custom spatial light modulators to demonstrate groundbreaking AI compute functionality.
- Conduct performance characterization of high-speed photonic systems.
- Utilize advanced high-speed signaling lab equipment to measure and analyze system performance.
- Perform statistical signal processing and generate detailed technical reports to document experimental results and system capabilities.
- Troubleshoot complex photonic setups and optimize experimental workflows for
- accuracy and repeatability.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience setting up and aligning free-space optical systems.
- Proven expertise with high-speed optical compute or optical networking equipment and advanced lab instrumentation.
- Deep understanding of signal integrity principles and their application to photonic systems.
Preferred Skills:
- Background in silicon photonics, photonic computing, or optoelectronic characterization.
- Familiarity with spatial light modulators or other advanced photonic components.
- Experience with scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automation of experimental setups and data analysis.
- Hands-on experience designing custom optical metrology or high-speed test systems.
www.photonicsgrp.com
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