Silicon Photonics Test Engineer

Job Details:

Job Description: 

We are seeking an experienced Silicon Photonics Test Engineer to develop and validate Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), sub-systems, and reference modules. This role involves characterizing PIC and Electronic Integrated Circuit (EIC) performance, integrating PIC devices with Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFICs), and collaborating with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams on product builds.

Key Responsibilities

Product Testing & Validation

• Lead testing activities for high-speed optical products (100G/lane, 200G/lane, DWDM OCI)

• Develop, automate, and execute comprehensive test setups

• Troubleshoot and optimize sub-system and reference module board performance

• Write detailed test reports and present findings to design teams

• Optical Standards Knowledge: Understanding of optical transceiver Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) specifications including:

  • 800G DR8/2xFR4 and 1.6T DR8/2xFR4

  • 800G LPO and 1.6T LRO configurations

• DSP Integration: Experience with Digital Signal Processors from Marvell, Broadcom, MaxLinear, and Credo in pluggable optical modules

• RF Testing: Proficiency with high-frequency RF probes and calibration procedures using CAL substrates

• Test Equipment: Experience with Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG), DCAM, Vector Network Analyzers (VNA/LCA)

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with architecture, hardware, firmware, photonics, packaging, thermal, optics, and NPI teams

• Interface effectively with product architects, mechanical, optical, photonics, firmware, process, and test engineers

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors with 6 years of experience or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields

• 5+ years of high-speed PIC, RFIC, and systems testing experience

• Test Equipment Proficiency: Hands-on experience with:

  • Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG), BERT for high speed data links

  • PAM4 DCAM sampling scope systems

  • Vector Network Analyzers/Large Signal Network Analyzers (VNA/LCA) for high-speed performance characterization

• Automation Expertise: Demonstrated programming skills to control and automate evaluation boards and test instruments

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, C++, or equivalent automation software platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Device Physics: Deep understanding of opto-electronics devices and RFICs that drive optical devices

• AI Integration: Experience using AI tools for code generation, debugging, and deployment

• Optical transceiver test and calibration experience

• Data Analysis: Expertise in data analysis and summary presentation using: JMP/Python/Matlab for advanced data analytics and reporting

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

Business group:

At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad-market Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership. Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

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Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $164,470.00-311,890.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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