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 designs
Required:
Strong desire to contribute to a high-impact photonics company
B.S. 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 advancement
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.
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