R&D Lab Technician - PIC

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Technician to support our R&D and testing operations in Fort Lee, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in reliability testing, proficiency with testing both passive and active photonic integrated circuits at the die level, and expertise in working with optics and electronics test equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Chamber Setup and Reliability Testing:
• Prepare and set up environmental chambers for reliability testing, including thermal cycling, humidity testing, and other stress tests.
• Monitor and maintain chamber operations to ensure consistent testing conditions.

• Photonic Integrated Circuit Testing:
• Perform electrical and optical testing on photonic integrated circuits at the die level.
• Set up and calibrate testing equipment to ensure accurate measurements of device performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during testing, ensuring data integrity and quality.

• Optics and Electronics Testing:
• Operate and maintain a variety of test equipment, such as optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers.
• Align optical components and configure test setups for PICs and related devices.

• Data Collection and Reporting:
• Record test data and document testing procedures and results.
• Ensure all data is organized and stored for future reference and compliance.

• Team Collaboration:
• Work closely with engineers and researchers to improve testing protocols and provide feedback on device performance.
• Support prototyping and assembly tasks as needed to meet project deadlines.

Desired Skills: 

• Proven experience working with opto-mechanical components and assembling setups involving, free-space optical systems, multi-axis stages for precise alignment and operation, and imaging.
• Experience in automating and controlling test instruments using Python or similar programming languages for efficient and accurate data acquisition and analysis.

This position offers comprehensive benefits, including unlimited PTO and fully paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance. If you are interested in this role and think you meet the above qualifications, please email your resume to nate@xscapephotonics.com, with the position name in the title.