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# Test Engineer - Hardware

- **Company:** Absolute Storage Management
- **Location:** Cranbury, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Computer-Aided Design, Automation of Tests, Software Tools, Test Data, Visual Systems, Zemax, Scripting
- **Published:** October 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-794CAB3C31C16A73E3/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
 * 3+ years of experience as a test engineer, with experience in testing optoelectronic devices
 * Experience in developing, scripting, and running test software for optical components and systems, including testbed development and automation
 * Hands-on experience with a wide range of lab equipment and tools related to optoelectronic device testing
 * Strong understanding of design of experiment principles and failure analysis techniques to optimize optical system performance
 * Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
 * Strong communication skills to convey technical information effectively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Additional Preferred Skills

 * A Masters or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
 * Experience with testing components related to photodetector technology, particularly avalanche photodiodes
 * Working knowledge of compound semiconductor device physics
 * Proficiency in optical software tools such as Zemax or FRED for designing and analyzing optical systems
 * Experience in designing PCBs for testbed development
 * Familiarity with CAD tools for design and documentation purposes
 * Proficiency in Python scripting
 * Experience with product development involving optoelectronic devices

## Description

QCi is seeking a dynamic Test Engineer with Hardware expertise to be part of a team that develops and produces world class semiconductor-based products for a range of applications, including optical communications, remote sensing (eg, lidar and Laser rangefinding), quantum sensing, and high-performance imaging. Working collaboratively with other members of the team, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in the design, development, and testing of advanced optical and optoelectronic components and modules including state-of-the-art III-V avalanche photodetectors and other compound semiconductor devices. This individual will be responsible for developing test capabilities to support R&D activities, prototype and product characterization, and product reliability. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring the development of innovative test solutions that deliver appropriate levels of precision, efficiency, and automation.
Duties/Responsibilities

 * Develop and implement testbeds to evaluate the performance of optoelectronic chips, components, and modules
 * Provide test engineering support for the design, prototyping, and delivery of proof-of-concept devices for early-stage optoelectronic module development
 * Use design of experiment and failure analysis techniques to identify and resolve issues related to optical device performance
 * Develop and implement strategies for test automation to improve testing accuracy and efficiency, including solutions for testing in a production environment
 * Devise well-organized solutions for test data storage and retrieval
 * Provide analysis of test data related to optical and optoelectronic device performance, including distillation and presentation of key results
 * Take responsibility for engineering change orders related to optical and optoelectronic components
 * Provide technical support and collaborate with product development teams on optical design and product development
 * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to development and production testing