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Senior Photonics Integrated Circuit Test Engineer

San Diego, CA • On-site

Prattwhitney
Engineering Professional Services • 10K+ employees

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Posted 13 days ago


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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

We are seeking a Senior Photonics Integrated Circuit Test Engineer to join our Surface Radars and Sensors Center within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting Advanced Technology (AT) programs.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and conduct testing for integrated photonic components, sub-systems, and systems at die (PICs), wafer, and sub-assembly levels.
  • Implement test methodologies to evaluate photonic device performance based on design specifications, optical power, polarization, spectra, and environmental conditions.
  • Contribute to the selection of COTS/custom photonic components (discrete and silicon photonics), RF electronics, mixed-signal electronics, and embedded/digital signal processing solutions for wideband electronic and hybrid electronic‑photonics development programs.
  • Design mechanical fixtures and identify accessories to enhance and expand benchtop test capabilities.
  • Perform architectural trade studies on systems and sub-systems related to wideband RF and hybrid electronic‑photonics components and sub-systems.
  • Support the development and implementation of new hybrid electronic‑photonics capabilities.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training to employees across the business in areas of expertise.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Lab experience in optical engineering tests, optical alignment systems, fiber‑waveguide coupling, and/or design verification testing.
  • Experience in Silicon Photonics, Optoelectronics, MEMS R&D, and/or related photonics product development.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency in programming languages for test automation and accurate, efficient data acquisition.
  • Experience in RF testing and characterization of photonic devices, including the use of tunable lasers, OSAs, switches, and attenuators.
  • Familiarity with discrete and integrated components (Silicon, Silicon Nitride, and compound‑semiconductor technologies).
  • Hands‑on experience with high‑speed test equipment such as bit‑error‑rate testers, digital communication analyzers, real‑time oscilloscopes, and vector network analyzers.
  • Experience with silicon and compound semiconductor fabrication technologies.
  • Proficiency in integrated photonics modeling and electronic design tools (e.g., Ansys HFSS, Lumerical, Cadence, Synopsis).
  • Knowledge of microelectronic and photonic integrated circuit packaging technologies.
  • Experience with high‑performance mixed‑signal systems (ADCs, DACs, FPGAs).
  • Demonstrated excellence in engaging with customers and decision‑makers.
  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Physics, Optics, Photonics, or a related field.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Employee Scholar Program.
  • Parental leave.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Relocation assistance available.
Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Pratt & Whitney has a long history of leadership and innovation in the field of aviation propulsion. Our story begins in the 1920s and has flourished throughout the decades. We have continuously transformed and reinvented our businesses to offer superior products and services to our customers. In 1925, the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company was founded by Frederick B. Rentschler, pioneer of the air-cooled radial engine design which enabled unprecedented power-to-weight ratio. Its first engine, the R-1340 Wasp engine, transformed military and commercial aviation and is still in use today. In 1928, the Canadian division of the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company was established. In 1944, Pratt & Whitney began its gas turbine and jet propulsion initiative. The company constructed a wind tunnel, laboratory and engineering center to support our allies’ efforts in World War II. In 1945, wartime production included more than 300,000 Pratt & Whitney engines, touted by service members as extremely dependable – a legacy that continues today. From there, Pratt & Whitney continued to design and innovate more powerful, agile, and reliable engines becoming a leader in the aerospace industry. Today, Pratt & Whitney has more than 85,000 engines in service and more than 16,000 customers worldwide.

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