Standardized Test Developer Jobs in Massachusetts

Job Title: Test Engineer

Location: Bedford, MA

Division: Photonics

Department: EM4

About This Role:

QCI is seeking a Test Engineer to enhance our test engineering capability within the manufacturing

engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the troubleshooting and

stabilization of critical production test systems, the design and implementation of test stations, and

the transfer of NPI/development test methods to manufacturing. The Test Engineer will provide

technical knowledge for both the hardware and software aspects of test for optoelectronic, fiber

optic, RF, and electronic assemblies.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work alongside Development Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering, and Product Line
• Managers to design and produce solutions to match the high demands of customer
• requirements.
• Design and develop test methods, processes, and hardware for optoelectronic packages,
• modules and subassemblies.
• Identify, design, develop and procure interfaces and/or specialized equipment required for
• the testing of optoelectronic packages and subassemblies.
• Assemble, integrate and commission test hardware, software, fixtures and equipment.
• Advise and support manufacturing engineering with the implementation and auditing of
• gauge R&R and SPC procedures to ensure test reliability and consistency.
• Conduct necessary qualification of test hardware and software using industry standard
• methods and protocols.
• Develop and maintain procedures for established test methods and train personnel against
• these.
• The position may require limited domestic and international travel.

SPECIALIST FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent knowledge of optoelectronic, electronic and fiber optic testing methods/equipment
• for applications specific to DFBs, Photodetectors, Photoreceivers, SM/MM Pump Lasers and
• PLCs throughout their development cycle. Test methods may include derivation of RIN,
• Linewidth, Bandwidth, Scattering Parameters, Return Loss (Optical & Electrical), NEP,
• Sensitivity, etc.
• Working knowledge of SPC and Lean Techniques for test system integration.
• Working knowledge of LabVIEW, Python, C#.
• Ability to work independently and creatively.
• Microsoft SQL Server database administration desirable.
• Good problem solving and communication skills.

COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge
• Quality and Accuracy
• Drive & Determination
• Delivering Results
• Customer Focus

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject such as computer science, software
• engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, electronics or equivalent
• experience.
• Must be a United States Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of relevant practical experience of product functional test development and
• hardware integration with software.
• 2+ years of experience implanting test solutions into a Manufacturing environment.
• A good working knowledge of fiber optic component testing at the system and component
• level.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Python, LabView, and other test
• software protocols.
• A good working knowledge of product testing and interacting with test hardware.
• Developing test systems for ease of use and volume production.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.

Export Control: This position involves access to ITAR/EAR-controlled technical data. Candidates must qualify as U.S. persons (15 C.F.R. Part 772 / 22 C.F.R. § 120.15). Must be a United States Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.