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Photonics Validation Engineer

Lyte AI

Sunnyvale, USA

Full-time

Mid Level

Onsite

USD 170000-250000 yearly

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We are seeking a highly motivated Photonics Validation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for validating photonics sub-systems and packaged opto-electronic modules — building test infrastructure from the ground up and driving failure analysis from component level through module level. This position requires hands-on expertise in optical and electro-optic testing, strong troubleshooting instincts, and the ability to work closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team.

with EIC control, firmware/FPGA/ASIC-based test environments, coherent communications, and data analysis is essential.

Background in free space optics, micro-optics, packaging, and III-V semiconductor physics is a plus.

You will work alongside a world-class, cross-functional team in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment.

Build test benches and automated test setups from scratch for photonics systems, components, and packaged opto-electronic devices
Design, execute, and refine test plans and validation methodologies across wafer, chip, eval board, and sub-module levels
Perform spectrum analysis, noise analysis and FFT-based signal analysis
Validate coherent communication systems and modules (e.g., coherent receivers, DSP-linked subsystems)

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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, or a related field; a Master's or Ph.D. is welcome but not required
3–7 years of relevant industry or applied research experience in photonics validation, optical testing, or opto-electronic systems
Hands-on experience testing photonic or opto-electronic components, subsystems, or packaged modules
Experience building test benches, fixtures, or automated test setups from the ground up
Strong failure-analysis and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to isolate root causes across optical, electrical, and firmware domains
Hands-on experience with optical and electrical lab equipment, including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and optical power meters
Proficiency in data analysis, automation, and visualization using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
Working knowledge of coherent optical communication principles
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines