Photonics Test Engineer (Hybrid)
About Xanadu:
Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.
At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. What we are doing is extremely hard, the classic moon shot. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!
Your role and responsibilities:
In the role of Photonics Test Engineer, you will be engaging in the development of experimental test procedures and laboratories, defining measurement and qualification routines for our devices, and analyzing and exchanging results with stakeholders within the company. You will be responsible for executing our roadmap for testing activities aligned with our development teams, with vision towards future production requirements. Deep cross-functional communications with design, instrumentation and tooling teams are expected in a dynamic and challenging professional environment.
Required skills and qualifications:
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
- MS or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or optical Materials Science.
- 2+ years experience as a testing or product engineer of photonic integrated circuits products/wafers in a professional setting
- 2+ years of experience coding APIs/Interfaces for instruments using SCPI, IVI, or other protocols (preferably in python)
- Deep understanding of optical alignment of photonic devices, including developing or expanding upon alignment routines with different physical hardware mechanisms
- Experience with handling experimental data (e.g. analysis, fitting to models, refining simulations based on experimental data, error analysis);
Preferred qualifications and experience:
- Experience with automated high-volume test equipment (Ficontec, MPI, Formfactor etc)
- Strong programming skills (e.g. python, C#, etc.), a good understanding of object-oriented programming, and proficiency in statistical data analysis
- Experience with designs of photonic components and knowledge about semiconductor fabrication processes
- Experience with machine vision assisted test solutions and machine vision platforms such as OpenCV
Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.
At Xanadu, we are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at recruiting@xanadu.ai.
Note: Xanadu will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@xanadu.ai.