Optical Test Engineer

Deepsight Technology - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

About the position

The Optical Test Engineer will play a crucial role in the development and improvement of advanced ultrasound imaging technology at DeepSight Technology Inc. This position involves designing, building, and automating optical test stations, performing comprehensive testing, and contributing to product development through data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optical test stations to evaluate lasers and photonic components.
• Automate optical test processes by writing and maintaining Python scripts to interface with test equipment, execute test suites, and record measurement data to a central database.
• Create and maintain automated data analysis pipelines.
• Use test data and analysis results to provide feedback for product design improvements and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of laser modules and support throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Document and report to internal members and communicate with external vendors and partners.

Requirements

• BS or above in a relevant technical field (Electrical, Optics, Applied Physics, or similar).
• 3+ years of hands-on and demonstrated experience in optical or photonic test engineering.
• Experience in laser testing (LIV, optical spectrum, linewidth, RIN) and optical components characterization (IL, RL, OFDR).
• Experience in designing and building optical test systems for high-performance optical and photonic devices.
• Strong understanding of data analysis techniques and ability to create automatic data pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in writing technical documentation.
• Willing to relocate to the Santa Clara, CA area.

Nice-to-haves

• MS or above in a relevant technical field (Electrical, Optics, Applied Physics, or similar).
• 5+ years of hands-on and demonstrated experience in optical or photonic test engineering.
• Strong Python coding ability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan