Photonics Test Development Engineer Job at Aeva (Mountain View)

Senior Photonics Design Engineer

As a Photonic Design Engineer at Salience Labs, you will play a crucial role in ...

Location

United Kingdom , Oxford

Salary:

Not provided

Salience Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s degree in physics, photonics, electrical engineering, or optical engineering, with 5+ years of relevant experience (Ph.D. preferred)
Strong understanding of waveguide optics, integrated photonic devices, and semiconductor physics
Knowledge of silicon photonic components, with an understanding of their trade-offs
Experience in modelling and simulating integrated photonic devices, using both commercial software and analytical approaches
Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and self-motivation

Job Responsibility

Designing and modelling passive and active silicon photonic devices and integrated photonic systems, including III-V's
Prototyping novel photonic components and architectures, designing suitable test structures, and validating experimental results against simulations
Using simulation and experimental data to evaluate device performance and guide engineering decisions
Working with the architecture team to develop system-level models for photonic integration
Supporting hardware and software teams to ensure alignment with system-level performance goals
Collaborating with component test engineers to design experiments and analyse results
Helping create and maintain the codebase for photonics component layout in GDS format
Partnering with manufacturing teams to optimise and transition designs into volume production
Contributing to intellectual property development, including filing patents for novel innovations

Application Development Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on Applications Development Engineer with experience in e...

Location

United States , Austin

Salary:

Not provided

PulseForge Data

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
2+ years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, electronics assembly, or SMT process development
Strong understanding of soldering processes, electronic component packaging, and assembly line integration
Demonstrated skills in process design, data analysis, and structured problem-solving
Excellent documentation, organizational, and project management abilities

Job Responsibility

Develop and optimize photonic soldering and curing applications for electronic assemblies, including SMT reflow, component bonding, and interconnect formation
Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to refine process conditions, enhance yield, and reduce cycle times
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to translate R&D outcomes into design-for-manufacturing (DFM) ready processes and prototypes
Generate detailed technical documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and application notes
Interface with EMS customers and contract manufacturers to support pilot runs, technical evaluations, and process troubleshooting
Lead and manage internal development projects from concept to validation, including system-level testing and data-driven analysis
Maintain laboratory safety and equipment calibration
follow cleanroom and ESD best practices where required
Support prototype tool qualification and participate in continuous improvement initiatives for system performance and reliability
Participate in external technical discussions, customer demos, and onsite installation or support visits (up to 20% travel)

What we offer

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Fulltime

New

Factory Applications Engineer

The Teradyne Factory Applications group is looking for a highly motivated, energ...

Location

Israel , Caesarea

Salary:

Not provided

Teradyne

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor or higher degree in EE or related fields
Experience >8 years in a related technical field
Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals (Silicon Photonics, digital communications and signal processing, power delivery, signal processing, RF device technology and testing a plus)
Proficient with general software programming (preferred .NET – C#, VB and Python) and common algorithms
Basic knowledge about semiconductor device design, manufacturing, and/or testing is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively both within a team and on your own – planning, execution, tracking, and reporting
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills – a commitment to teamwork and “can-do” spirit
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to develop and deliver clear and effective presentations on complex topics
Can work under high pressure with a positive and enthusiastic attitude

Job Responsibility

Leading member of product development teams with engineering, representing the broad user base –defining use cases and requirements, and performing post-implementation validation. Responsibility is to ensure we are implementing the right things to meet market expectations with competitive solutions
Participate in key-design-ins acting as expert consultant, ensuring technical success, at times taking on the role of project technical leader
Provide expert guidance to our field applications and direct customers in development of successful test solutions
Develop and deliver technical marketing presentations with clear and effective messaging
Co-develop user documentation and training for new products and features
Continually develop deep expert knowledge of our products and use models
Continually develop knowledge of semiconductor/Silicon Photonics test requirements and trends
Develop strong relationships with worldwide account teams and key customers
Develop knowledge and expertise on semiconductor device testing
Develop knowledge and expertise on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) - specifically the UltraFLEXplus family of Teradyne testers - with a focus on our Silicon Photonics and Software product area, with addition of Digital, Serial and DC products as projects require

Fulltime

Senior Manager, Test Engineering

We are seeking an experienced manager for the Test Engineering team. Your team w...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

181100.00 - 245000.00 USD / Year

Aeva

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, optical engineering or a related field
10+ years of experience in test and automation engineering, with at least 5 years in mid-level management roles
Proven experience in developing custom stations for test and assembly that have been deployed in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Experience in Python and C++ programming, and agile management of software teams
Experience working in optics and/or photonics
Experience with PCBA test and design for test for ICT and FCT
Experience working with industrial robots and handling systems
Previous experience in leading and managing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving results
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide effective solutions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Lead development of test stations for Aeva’s LiDAR manufacturing line, including hardware design, automation and integration with factory MES systems
Influence the design of stations (DfT and DfM) for touch-less assembly in the manufacturing line. This includes collaborating with contract manufacturers and equipment vendors to integrate material handling systems and factory automation
Develop the test strategy for the product, working cross-functionally with stakeholders such as the product design, manufacturing, and quality teams to determine test requirements and drive execution of associated projects
Analyze test data to identify trends, identify root causes of failures, and drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing process
Lead the test and automation engineering teams consisting of software development, hardware design and integration groups
Collaborate and influence the product development process and schedules, lead yield reporting and failure analysis process

What we offer

Very competitive compensation and meaningful equity
Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
401k matching
Unlimited PTO
Paid lunches, ping pong tournaments, and fun team off-sites
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts
401k plan
Life and disability benefits
Flexible time off

Electrical Packaging Engineer

Lead the electrical packaging design of our next-generation optical communicatio...

Location

United Kingdom , Oxford

Salary:

Not provided

Salience Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong background in electrical packaging for large-scale semiconductor devices, including substrate and interposer design
Experience with high bump-count, large-area chip packaging and associated manufacturing workflows
Proven ability to manage packaging deliverables, including supplier engagement and cross-functional coordination
Knowledge of mechanical stress, warpage, thermal management, and yield improvement techniques
Comfortable working hands-on with prototypes and in a lab environment
Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical requirements to internal teams and suppliers

Job Responsibility

Lead the definition, design, and execution of electrical packaging solutions for photonic-electronic modules
Collaborate with optical packaging, manufacturing and hardware teams to integrate mechanical, thermal, and electrical requirements
Specify and oversee interposer designs, substrate layouts, and attachment methodologies
Own packaging deliverables from concept to production, including supplier coordination, documentation, and verification
Define and execute test plans for thermal performance, mechanical stress, reliability, and compliance
Troubleshoot packaging challenges, develop mitigation strategies, and drive yield improvements
Work closely with manufacturing partners, both locally and overseas, to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency

New

Electrical Engineer - SiPh Test Solutions

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Electrical Engineer / Hardwa...

Location

United States , North Reading

Salary:

111300.00 - 178200.00 USD / Year

Teradyne

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS or advanced degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related technical field with relevant course study in: Electronics Design, Analog Hardware Design & Circuit Analysis, Electromagnetics, Micro-Electronic Circuits, Logic Design, Signals & Systems, Control Systems and Motion Control
7+ years of experience within product development and manufacturing environments for electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies, including sensor interface systems, communications equipment and systems, controls equipment, power conditioning and electrical distribution systems
Experience with industry standards such UL, CE, IEC, IPC, NFPA, SEMI, etc
Understanding of analog and digital signal design concepts
Ability to select OEM electrical components and sensors based upon requirements documentation
Ability to generate system schematics and electrical diagrams
Ability to create cable and harness drawings
Experience with common lab bench equipment (Oscilloscopes, DMM’s, Function Generators, etc.)

Job Responsibility

Hands-on execution of design development, product integration, verification testing, and debug
Develop electrical component requirements and implementation plans / topologies from higher level product and system requirements
Circuit development and debug, including on-board power supply design, power regulation, control loops, filters, high speed circuits and signals
Prototype builds of cables, cable harnesses, custom PCB’s, and other electro-mechanical assemblies
Assist with Electrical and EMC testing based upon various standard specifications (SAE, ISO, CE, UL, SEMI etc.). Work with third party, notified bodies, such as TUV, to analyze data and prepare test reports
Creation and modification of schematics, layouts, and other engineering documentation to assist new product introduction personnel as well as for training purposes with the engineering team
Create BOM structures, author Engineering Change Orders, and work with Supply Line and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure a sustainable product

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
retirement savings plans
life and disability insurance
paid vacation & holidays
tuition assistance programs

Fulltime

Photonics Layout and Design Automation Manager

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of appli...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

181300.00 - 245300.00 USD / Year

Aeva

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Hands-on code based photonics layout experience with the ability to step-in to the details as needed
2+ years of experience with managing or leading photonics layout teams
5+ years of photonic circuit layout and design automation experience, in a field of integrated photonics
Proficiency in one or more of the commercial software tools commonly used in photonics mask layout from Cadence (SKILL based), Synopsys OptoDesigner/OptoCompiler, Luceda Photonics, or similar
Comprehensive understanding of various areas of CAD developments encompassing p-cell development, layout automation, library management, physical verification, and code revision control including regression testing
Experience with the semiconductor fabrication process to understand design rules with the demonstrated expertise to transform designs into layout with high level instruction from design
Experience with source code and library management
Demonstrated ability to communicate project status in a clear and concise manner
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

Job Responsibility

Plan, drive and execute code-based layout activities to deliver on-time delivery of photonics p-cells, circuits and chipsets
Hire and manage a team of photonics layout engineers with appropriate resource planning
Actively manage photonic layout libraries and working across teams to deliver photonics layout with high level guidance from design
Drive development activities including p-cell development, full circuit layout, schematic driven layout and design, physical verification, and library management
Drive and participate in design automation advancements to implement an integrated environment for photonics simulation and layout tools including establishing a road map for photonics design automation
Work cross-functionally with design, process, and test teams to develop CAD infrastructure that facilitate the compliance of DfX requirements and foundry design rules
Manage in-house photonic component model and layout libraries with proper revision control and regression tests
Continuously monitor quality escapes and deploy corrective actions with a proper root cause analysis

What we offer

Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards

New

Senior Photonics Packaging Engineer

Develops and implements production/processing methods and controls to meet quali...

Location

Canada , Kanata

Salary:

Not provided

The Muse

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least five years of compatible experience with advanced packaging, particularly flip-chip, die bond, wire bond and alignment
Master level or above degree in related discipline

Job Responsibility

Develop new assembly processes including material selection, methods and continuous improvement
Operate production and test equipment in a prototype/NPI line
Work with colleague engineers, technicians and operators for NPI and prototype production
Act as equipment prime for specific machines, driving procurement, maintenance, spares and service as required
May lead the startup of new/existing projects/production jobs, optimizing cost, efficiency and quality
May lead the process control and maintain appropriate documentation
Monitor the assembly/molding process running in production
troubleshoot problems associated with processes, and assist in resolving quality issues
Establish detailed processes for new product lines
document product development and changes

What we offer

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
FSA
HSA
On-Site Gym
Health Reimbursement Account
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability

Fulltime

Photonics Test Development Engineer

Aeva

Location:
United States , Mountain View

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
January 07, 2026

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