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# Senior Photonics Systems & Characterization Engineer

- **Company:** Analog Devices
- **Location:** Wilmington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,285.0 - $190,108.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Signal Integrity, PIC Microcontroller, System-level Testing
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.oriontalent.com/search-jobs/career/11633989/senior-photonics-systems-characterization-engineer-massachusetts-ma-wilmington

## About the Role

* PhD in:

 * Photonics

 * Optics

 * Electrical Engineering

 * Applied Physics

 * Related technical discipline

 * Hands-on experience with optical characterization.

 * Strong understanding of integrated photonics.

 * Experience with optical communication systems.

 * Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis .

 * Demonstrated ability to independently bring up laboratory hardware and measurement systems.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Silicon photonics experience .

 * Microring resonator characterization.

 * TFLN device experience.

 * High-speed optical communications.

 * PIC packaging and fiber alignment experience.

 * Co-packaged optics (CPO) or datacenter optical interconnect experience.

 * Experience working with photonic foundries and academic collaborators.

## Description

Photonics System Bring-Up & Characterization

 * Lead characterization of photonic demonstrator platforms.

 * Develop and execute optical, electrical, thermal, and system-level test plans.

 * Perform measurements including:

 * Optical spectrum analysis

 * High-speed modulation testing

 * BER characterization

 * Thermal tuning and resonance characterization

 * Optoelectronic Control-loop validation

 * Eye diagram and signal integrity analysis

 * Die and wafer level measurements

 * Correlate laboratory results to system-level optical interconnect requirements.

Laboratory Ownership

 * Own day-to-day operation of the Wilmington photonics laboratory.

 * Specify, commission, maintain , and calibrate laboratory equipment.

 * Develop laboratory procedures and characterization methodologies.

 * Support future lab capability expansion and equipment procurement.

Automation & Data Analysis

 * Develop Python-based automation frameworks.

 * Create repeatable characterization workflows.

 * Analyze large measurement datasets.

 * Generate technical reports and engineering recommendations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

 * Photonic IC designers

 * High-speed electronics teams

 * Packaging engineers

 * University collaborators

 * Foundry and OSAT partners

Currently ADI collaborates with Universities , institutes, and multiple photonic technology suppliers.


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