The Engineering Manager, Photonics Hardware Validation owns the characterization, verification, validation, performance classification, and failure analysis of electro-optical subassemblies integrated with custom photonic integrated circuits (PICs). The role focuses on the validation of single-photon sources and detectors, leading validation strategy and execution from proof-of-concept through early hardware bring-up through qualification and manufacturing readiness.
Locations (12)
Milpitas, California, United States
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Bay Area, California, United States
New York, New York, United States
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Washington DC, D.C., United States
Austin, Texas, United States
Sacramento, California, United States
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Tempe, Arizona, United States
Compensation
The estimated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1: $201,400—$236,600 USD, Zone 2: $181,200—$212,900 USD, Zone 3: $161,100—$189,300 USD, Zone 4: $140,900—$165,600 USD
Responsibilities
Lead, hire, and grow a photonics hardware validation team; define technical ownership, priorities, staffing plans, and career development opportunities.
Own comprehensive characterization, verification, and validation plans for photonic modules and electro-optical subassemblies, from initial hardware bring-up through qualification and manufacturing transfer.
Establish repeatable measurement methods, calibration practices, uncertainty analysis, experimental designs, data-review processes, and configuration-controlled test documentation.
Drive cross-functional debugging, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations; verify corrective actions and clearly communicate residual risks and recommended next steps.
Review integrated optical, electrical, firmware, software, packaging, and thermal designs; identify critical measurements and influence design-for-testability and validation access.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, optics, photonics, or a related field
Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant technical discipline (preferred)
Nice to have: single-photon detection
Nice to have: low-noise RF readout chains
Nice to have: characterization of low-level optical and electrical signals
