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NextHop AI

Optical Test Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$152.30K - $197.20K/yr

As an Optical Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for the qualification, validation, and system-level testing of high-speed optical modules (e.g., 400G, 800G, 1.6T) used in advanced datacenter and ...

NextHop AI

Optical Test Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$152.30K - $197.20K/yr

As an Optical Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for the qualification, validation, and system-level testing of high-speed optical modules (e.g., 400G, 800G, 1.6T) used in advanced datacenter and ...

Lumilens

Optical Test Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$151.20K - $195.70K/yr

About the Role - Optical Product Test Engineer As an Optical Product Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in validating and ensuring the quality of Lumilens' photonic components, modules, and ...

Lumilens

Optical Test Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$151.20K - $195.70K/yr

About the Role - Optical Product Test Engineer As an Optical Product Test Engineer, you will play a vital role in validating and ensuring the quality of Lumilens' photonic components, modules, and ...

Nokia

Optical Test Engineer

Allentown, PA

$127.30K - $164.80K/yr

As an Optical Product Test Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and performance of optical sub-assemblies and integrated optical products. You will collaborate closely with ...

Nokia

Optical Test Engineer

Allentown, PA · On-site

$127.30K - $164.80K/yr

As an Optical Product Test Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and performance of optical sub-assemblies and integrated optical products. You will collaborate closely with ...

Teledyne

Optical Test Engineer

Wilsonville, OR

Optical Test Engineer: Responsible for supporting laser safety, optical laboratory operations, and optical table setup, alignment, and maintenance for precision electro-optical imaging systems.

Wilcox Industries

Optical Test Engineer

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

$131.40K - $170.20K/yr

The Optical Test Engineer is a pivotal part of the Wilcox engineering team and is responsible for providing test design/execution and matrixed technical support to the engineering, operations, and ...

Wilcox Industries

Optical Test Engineer

Newington, NH · On-site

$131.40K - $170.20K/yr

The Optical Test Engineer is a pivotal part of the Wilcox engineering team and is responsible for providing test design/execution and matrixed technical support to the engineering, operations, and ...

Coherent Corp.

Optical Test Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

Handling of optical components and sub-systems/modules following best practices Skills & Experience * 2+ years of experience in test engineering or similar role * Practical experience working on ...

Coherent

Optical Test Engineer

Woburn, MA

Handling of optical components and sub-systems/modules following best practices Skills & Experience * 2+ years of experience in test engineering or similar role * Practical experience working on ...

II-VI Incorporated

Optical Test Engineer

Woburn, MA

Handling of optical components and sub-systems/modules following best practices Skills & Experience * 2+ years of experience in test engineering or similar role * Practical experience working on ...

Nokia

Staff-Optical Test Engineer

Allentown, PA · On-site

$127.30K - $164.80K/yr

Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, or related field (or equivalent industry experience) * 8+ years of experience in optical and/or electrical test engineering, with a focus on complex ...

Nokia

Staff-Optical Test Engineer

Allentown, PA · On-site

$127.30K - $164.80K/yr

Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, or related field (or equivalent industry experience) * 8+ years of experience in optical and/or electrical test engineering, with a focus on complex ...

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Optical Test Engineer

Mesh Optical Technologies

Gardena, CA

$120K - $160K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

OPTICAL TEST ENGINEER

Mesh Optical Technologies was founded on the belief that optical photons will be at the center of advanced technologies in the coming century. Making advanced technology ubiquitous means building at scale, and that's exactly what we're doing at Mesh.

Scaling advanced photonics demands test and measurement systems as sophisticated as the devices themselves. We are seeking an Optical Test Engineer to design, build, and validate the optical test infrastructure that ensures our products meet rigorous performance, yield, and reliability standards-from wafer-level characterization through integrated module validation. You will be the critical link between design intent and production reality, turning data into actionable insight across every stage of our manufacturing pipeline.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Partner with PIC design, electrical, mechanical and test teams to define requirements for production and develop test approaches for complex hardware
  • Design, build, and validate optical test systems including imaging, microscopy, polarimetry, profilometry, and interferometry
  • Compile and analyze data sets to identify trends in performance
  • Assist with validation activities, including performance characterization at the wafer-, die-, and integrated module level
  • Work with internal engineering teams and suppliers to identify drivers of performance, yield, reliability, and quality issues
  • Review designs for manufacturability; drive integration build flow, test operations, and execution readiness

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, optical engineering, applied physics or an engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in optics, photonics, lasers, or test
  • Working knowledge of lasers, photodiodes, fiber optics, optical test/troubleshooting methods, and signal integrity fundamentals
  • Hands-on experience with optical test equipment (e.g., power meters, interferometers, spectrum analyzers)
  • 1+ years of programming experience (e.g., C++, LabVIEW, and/or Python)
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering, optical engineering, applied physics or an engineering discipline
  • Experience in optical lab or production environments with strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency with optical design/analysis tools (e.g., Zemax)
  • Experience integrating and testing electrical and/or avionics systems
  • Experience with documentation practices and configuration management
  • Hands-on experience with electro-optic wafer- and die-level test systems
  • Hands-on familiarity with optical/RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, VNAs, VSGs, high-speed oscilloscopes, BERTs)
  • Experience writing test plans and procedures, and delivering go/no-go decisions with clear rationale
  • CAD proficiency (NX preferred)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: 
Optical Test Engineer: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00/per year

Title and base salary are determined on a case by case basis commensurate with experience and merit.

In addition to base salary, compensation for this role includes:

  • Eligibility for long-term incentives including company stock options and discretionary bonuses awarded for exceptional achievements.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance with significant cost covered by the company for yourself and dependents.
  • Paid parental leave and flexible PTO (3 weeks accrued vacation and 10 company holidays per year).
  • 401(k) retirement plan access.
  • Relocation assistance to sunny Los Angeles.

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