Engineer, PIC Test

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Engineer, PIC Test Location:

Cranbury, NJ Division:

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Engineering About Us Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (

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QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company's portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Test Engineer to test, evaluate and analyze the photonic devices for market and internal quantum applications. This role will collaborate closely with the PIC design and fabrication team to iterate and optimize out internal PDK, customized devices. The test work should be summarized to debug with design team and fabrication team. Key Responsibilities Testing & Characterization Oversee optical and electrical characterization of fabricated PICs, analyzing performance against design targets. Identify and implement design or process improvements based on test data. Develop automated test procedures where applicable. Skill in optical and electrical characterization techniques (Laser swept system, OSA, VNA/LCA, interferometry, etc.) Collaboration Collaborate with the fabrication team to estimate the fabrication robustness of the PDK and customized design. Collaborate with the design team to analyze each fab run and iterate for next run. Required Qualifications Ph.D. or master's degree in electrical engineering, Applied Physics, Photonics, or related field. 3+ years of hands-on experience in PIC test on fiber optics and free space optics, and wafer level testing 1+ years of experience with high-speed EOM Characterization with VNA/LCA. Programming skills for data analysis and automation (Python, MATLAB). Strong knowledge of waveguide theory, coupling mechanisms, electrical and photonic device physics. Preferred Qualifications Experience in quantum and nonlinear photonic systems or related applications. Experience in packaged hybrid photonic/electronic chip test. Experience in yield estimation and defect analysis. Experience in lab equipment remote control and automated test. Key Attributes Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across teams. Passion for innovation and pushing the limits of photonic technology. Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.