Photonic Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Photonic Test Engineer. Location: British Columbia, Canada

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement high-throughput test plans for characterizing quantum emitters in active and passive large-scale on-chip silicon photonic circuits at cryogenic and room temperatures.
• Plan new measurement concepts and architectures to validate and improve quantum emitter performance.
• Design and optimize measurement sequences to reduce cycle time and maximize test throughput.
• Develop and document test and measurement processes, including standard operating procedures.
• Define test stations that integrate temperature-controlled environments with optical and electrical subsystems in collaboration with Device Engineering.
• Define automation requirements to improve test station productivity, repeatability, and overall system efficiency;
• Work across interdisciplinary teams with different levels of quantum expertise and translate complex technical problems into actionable tasks.
• Define and align acceptance criteria for test stations and testing methods with Test and Device Engineering teams.
• Execute cryogenic tests and develop scripts to analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and diagnose problems to meet chip measurement goals.
• Characterize test station performance and repeatability.

Qualifications:

• PhD or Master’s degree in physics, applied physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with photonic or quantum devices.
• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with integrated photonics and optics.
• Experience developing automated test and data acquisition scripts, such as Python;
• Ability to translate research-style experiments into scalable and repeatable engineering processes.
• Experience developing automated data acquisition, testing, and analysis scripts.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience with quantum emitters.
• Experience translating research systems into standardized, productionized processes.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and drawing conclusions about device yield and quality.
• Broad experimental experience across optics, electronics, and cryogenic systems;
• Strong understanding of electronics and electromagnetic compatibility.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base annual salary of $94,200 to $130,000.
• Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits.
• Competitive compensation package including stock options.
• Relocation assistance for global talent.
• Extended health benefits;
• Dental benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Parental leave top-ups.
• Flexible spending account.
• Fast-paced environment focused on innovative quantum technology.
• Inclusive culture that values collaboration.
• Regular social events and activities for the global team.

Other Information:

• Photonic develops commercial-scale quantum computers and quantum networks using optically linked silicon spin qubits and its Entanglement First architecture.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if their experience does not match every listed requirement.
• All listed roles are for current vacancies;
• AI tools may assist with reviewing applicant profiles, but hiring decisions are made by people.
• Photonic is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and can provide accommodations during the hiring process.
• The role is part of the Development and Engineering department.
• Travel and additional workplace details were not specified in the provided posting.