At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and support silicon photonics components for cutting-edge integrated circuits.
- Company: Join a leading tech company in the photonics industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and performance bonuses.
- Other info: Permanent full-time position with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in innovative photonics technology and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 150000 - 165000 $ per year.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, refine, and support silicon photonics components and modules for integrated photonic circuits (PICs).
- Proven experience in integrated photonic and RF system development, including full compression lifecycle execution from concept through manufacturing.
- Strong background in photonic chip design, simulation, statistical characterization, and hardware integration at the system level.
- Design and implement calibration algorithms to ensure precision in optical power and wavelength measurement, particularly in silicon photonic-based OCM systems.
- Demonstrated ability to support test development for manufacturing, including design for reliability and qualification testing.
- Experience participating in multiple integrated circuit (IC) tape outs, ideally as a design authority or design prime for complex photonic subsystems.
- Track record of delivering innovative, production-viable solutions to bridge performance gaps between R&D and manufacturing environments.
- Automate test and calibration routines using scripting tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Shell), ensuring integration with lab and manufacturing environments.
- Collect, process, and analyze measurement data to identify performance trends, optimize yield, and enhance system reliability.
- Lead root-cause investigations of test failures and develop corrective actions to improve overall process robustness and cost-efficiency.
- Work with functional and product development teams to incorporate calibration logic into both R&D and high-volume production environments, ensuring smooth transfer of test procedures from lab to line.
- Support the transition of calibration methodologies into scalable, production-ready solutions by collaborating closely with manufacturing, design, and test engineering teams.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align test and calibration methodology with product requirements.
Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-Time
Wage: CAD 150,000 to 165,000 per annum based on a 37.5 hour work week. Eligible for discretionary performance-based increase and bonus.
Benefits: Disability insurance, dental insurance, and extended medical insurance.
Location(s) of Work: 61 Bill Leathem Drive, Ottawa, ON K2J 0P
Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related field.
Experience & Other Requirements: 5+ years of demonstrated experience in photonics chip designs, optical measurements, power monitoring, and photonic testing. Proven background in algorithm development and data analysis. Hands-on expertise in silicon photonics testing and optical power monitor calibration. Demonstrated experience in photonic test systems and algorithm development for automated calibration. Track record of ensuring high-quality performance in both lab and production environments.
Photonics Test and Design Senior Engineer employer: Lumentum
At Lumentum, we foster a vibrant work culture where innovation and collaboration thrive, making it an exceptional place for passionate professionals. Located in the heart of San Jose, California, our employees benefit from competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, and ample opportunities for career growth within a dynamic global supply chain environment. Join us to be part of a team that is not only shaping the future of optical and photonic technologies but also committed to your personal and professional development.
