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About the Company: The future of data communication depends on breakthroughs in speed and efficiency. At Polaris Electro-Optics, we are pioneering that future.
Our mission: —to enable and dominate the datacom optical transceiver market—is built upon our groundbreaking Ferroelectric Nematic Glass technology. This ambitious goal is fueled by assembling a world-class team of dedicated technologists, driven by a shared passion for innovation and a relentless desire to solve the industry's most challenging problems. If you are a builder and a problem-solver who wants to create market-defining technology, you will find your home at Polaris. Testing Engineer Job Description The successful candidate will join our San Diego-based team developing cutting-edge silicon photonics devices. This person will learn and grow rapidly, while having enormous impact across all technical and business activities in a fast-paced startup environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop, run, and report on optical and electrical tests on advanced photonics components
  • Design and implement test automation on die-level and wafer-level optical and electrical test setups
  • Collaborate with design and integration teams to optimize design for testability (DFT)
  • Contribute to the development of new Intellectual Property related to testing of photonic designRequired:
  • Strong desire to contribute to a high-impact photonics company
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Practical experience in testing photonic devices
  • Proficient in programming (e.g., Python) for test automation
  • Eligible to work in the United States Desirable:
  • Experience in RF device characterization
  • Strong interest in learning and advancing emerging photonic technologies
  • Understanding of optical transceiver architectures and system-level requirements
  • Familiarity with high-speed analog circuits (e.g., TIAs, modulator drivers) is a plus Compensation and Benefits: The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000, with role level tailored to the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will also be offered:
  • Equity
  • Health Benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Opportunity for rapid advancementSend your resume and cover letter to.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$90,000 - $120,000

Experience level

Senior

Location

San Diego, CA

Occupation

Photonics Engineers

Industry

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

Posted

2 days ago

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