Photonics Test and Calibration Sr Engineer

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Position Title: Photonics Test and Calibration Sr Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time existing vacancy

Location: Ottawa ON onsite

Welcome to Lumentum! Were all about harnessing cutting-edge tech to create a brighter more connected future. We are the leaders in optical and photonic products working at the intersection of innovation and impact. Heres what were up to:

Cloud & Networking

• Powering high-speed data transmission for cloud data centers AI/ML enterprise systems and communication services. Think streaming gaming and next-gen techwe make it happen.

Industrial Tech

• Innovating with state-of-the-art lasers used in industries like EVs solar power display technology and semiconductors. Were enabling the future of green tech and advanced manufacturing.

At Lumentum were committed to collaboration inclusivity and empowering our team to shine. Together were shaping the tech of tomorrow while supporting a culture where everyone thrives.

What Youll Be Doing

• Develop refine and support optical and electrical test setups for silicon photonics components and modules including optical power monitors and integrated photonic circuits (PICs).
• Proven experience in integrated photonic and RF system development including full lifecycle execution from concept through manufacturing.
• Create and maintain test procedures for photonic subsystems such as modulators photodetectors and wavelength/power monitor structures.
• Strong background in photonic chip design simulation statistical characterization and hardware integration at the system level.
• Design and implement calibration algorithms to ensure precision in optical power and wavelength measurement particularly in silicon photonic-based OCM systems.
• Demonstrated ability to support test development for manufacturing including design for reliability and qualification testing.
• Experience participating in multiple integrated circuit (IC) tape outs ideally as a design authority or design prime for complex photonic subsystems.
• Track record of delivering innovative production-viable solutions to bridge performance gaps between R&D and manufacturing environments.
• Automate test and calibration routines using scripting tools (e.g. Python MATLAB Shell) ensuring integration with lab and manufacturing environments.
• Collect process and analyze measurement data to identify performance trends optimize yield and enhance system reliability.
• Lead root-cause investigations of test failures and develop corrective actions to improve overall process robustness and cost-efficiency.
• Work with functional and product development teams to incorporate calibration logic into both R&D and high-volume production environments ensuring smooth transfer of test procedures from lab to line.
• Support the transition of calibration methodologies into scalable production-ready solutions by collaborating closely with manufacturing design and test engineering teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align test and calibration methodology with product requirements.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors or masters degree in electrical engineering Physics Optics or a related field.
• Experience in optical measurements power monitoring and photonic testing.
• Strong skills in algorithm development and data analysis.

Perks Youll Love

• Flexible time off
• Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental)
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth support
• A workplace built for you: free gym games room prayer room
• Subsidized meals free coffee/tea
• Employee stock options and incentive plans
• A collaborative innovative and inclusive culture

Pay Range: $147950 - 200150 (flexible)

Join a Team Thats Shaping the Future

At Lumentum were more than just a workplacewere a launchpad for creativity and innovation. Were committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principlesInnovate Engage Deliver Excel and Winarent just words; theyre the heart of what we do.

Lets Build a Brighter Future Together!

Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger sparks creativity and drives our success.

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