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# Silicon Photonics Test Engineer

- **Company:** Adtran
- **Location:** Berlin, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Data Transmissions, Firmware, Git
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/silicon-photonics-test-engineer-m-f-d-adtran-networks-sp-z-oo-8729662

## About the Role

* PhD or MS in electrical engineering, physics or a relevant field
 * In-depth knowledge of semiconductor physics and electromagnetics
 * In-depth knowledge of optical communications theory and digital communications theory
 * Expertise and experience in testing active and passive optoelectronic devices and integrated photonic circuits die-level, module-level and system-level
 * Solid knowledge and experience with test automation
 * Understanding of device reliability and module-level qualification of products
 * Excellent work ethic and 'can do' attitude
 * Delivery oriented and self-motivated
 * Desire for continuous learning and self-development

## Description

* Lead die-level DC and RF testing of active and passive silicon photonic devices
 * Die and evaluation board (EVB)-level testing, FMA, DVT of monolithically integrated silicon photonic - RFIC subsystems and coherent silicon photonics transceivers
 * Die-level DC and RF testing of active III-V devices (edge emitting lasers and VCSELs)
 * Perform reliability tests on optical components and modules (e.g. GR-468)
 * Provide high-quality and precision measurement data to silicon photonic, firmware, RFIC and laser design teams
 * Implement and continuously optimize automatic tests where appropriate, build and improve test stations when needed
 * Develop and properly maintain required ATE SW in Git or similar SW version control tools
 * Provide layout and test implementation feedback to respective design teams in order to speed up testing and increase utilization of test automation
 * Provide internal input into design, NPI, manufacturing and quality management teams
 * Plan testing schedules with respect to development roadmap and foundry tapeout schedules
 * Supervise and train company engineering staff in DC-, RF-, and optoelectrical measurement methods and best practices