Staff SiPho & III-V Test Engineer

Required

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years hands-on experience in photonics, laser, semiconductor, or optoelectronic testing
• Fundamental understanding of optical, electrical and optoelectrical measurement techniques and instrumentations
• Proficiency in Python or similar object-oriented programming languages
• Desirable qualifications
• Direct experience working with advanced optical sensing technologies, including lidar, silicon photonics, or related fields.
• Experience designing and implementing automated optical alignment systems for high-precision optical characterization, including multi-axis motion control, alignment search algorithms, and real-time feedback optimization
• Experience in experimental design and statistical analysis, with the ability to analyze large characterization datasets, draw clear conclusions from test results, and provide actionable feedback to design teams.
• Proven track record of architecting automated test systems from concept through production deployment in a semiconductor, photonics, or advanced hardware environment.
• Extensive experience performing complex high-speed optical and electrical measurements using photodetectors, RF spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNAs), and high-speed oscilloscopes, along with hardware calibration and de-embedding techniques.
• The base salary range for this position is $181,000 - $262,000 per Year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
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