Hiring: Silicon Photonics Test Engineer Company: Intel Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 13:30:50 Employment Type: Internship / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Firmware, Python About the job Experience: •3+ years of hands-on experience testing and validating Silicon Photonics devices, RFICs, or optical communication subsystems. Required Skills: •Develop, own, and execute comprehensive validation for Silicon Photonics products, including Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), Electrical Integrated Circuits (EICs), Optical sub-systems, Reference modules and advanced optical interconnect platforms. •Develop software and automation to control: VNAs, LCAs, AWGs, Oscilloscopes, Bit-error-rate testers, SMUs, Optical instrumentation. •Perform detailed characterization of Silicon Photonics devices, including Modulators, Photodetectors, Integrated lasers, Optical engines with RF Driver, TIA and ADC/DACs. •Characterize and validate the performance of 100G/lane and 200G/lane PAM4 Transmitters and Receivers, FRO/LRO/LPO Modules, Near-Packaged Optics (NPO) •Collect and analyze Small-signal performance, Large-signal performance, BER performance, Eye diagrams. •Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration: Partner with teams spanning Silicon Photonics design, RFIC development, Packaging and thermal design, Firmware development, Manufacturing test, NPI and product engineering, Support subsystem integration activities and drive technical problem-solving across multiple engineering disciplines. •Generate validation reports and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to development teams and leadership. •Python, C++ or equivalent software platform. Qualifications: •Bachelors & 4+ years of experience OR Masters & 3+ years of experience OR PhD & 0 years in Electrical Engineering or STEM related field. •Strong programming skills for instrument control, automation, and data processing. •4+ years of experience OR Masters & 3+ years of experience OR PhD & 0 years in Electrical Engineering or STEM related field. Compensation: •$122,440 - $232,190 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!