• Design of test kits for optical and electrical experimental characterisation of new and improved photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits (PICs), for coherent detection and direct detection systems above 100 Gb/s.
• Development of automated test procedures (hardware/software) for experimental testing of photonic III-V semiconductor devices.
• 3D design of custom test fixtures to enable automated testing of new chip technologies to meet strict technology development program timelines and customer deliverables.
• Electronics prototyping to enable implementation of custom test routines used to verify device performance.
• Maintenance of configured test kits – documentation, data collection/storage, software revisions, implementation of new test features, etc.

• A degree in electronics/electrical engineering or a related discipline, or significant experience working in test automation. (essential)

• Specific experience of device/component testing for new product introduction, setting up test hardware/software, data acquisition (essential)
• Experience of working in an optical lab (desirable)
• Experience with 3D design software for mechanical design, and a track record of producing high quality prototype test fixtures.
• Experience with designing prototype electronics (circuit design) to interface with test hardware.
• Specialized knowledge and skills in relevant areas e.g. semiconductor device physics, testing, electronic design, software development. (desirable)

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Holiday + bank holiday, Private Medical, Pension, Health Cash Plan, Training & Development with great career progression, plus much more.