Senior Photonics Systems & Characterization Engineer

We are looking for a hands-on engineer who enjoys building systems, solving difficult measurement challenges, and working at the intersection of photonics, electronics, packaging, and control.

Key Responsibilities

Photonics System Bring-Up & Characterization

Lead characterization of photonic demonstrator platforms.

Develop and execute optical, electrical, thermal, and system-level test plans.

Perform measurements including:

Optical spectrum analysis

High-speed modulation testing

BER characterization

Thermal tuning and resonance characterization

OptoelectronicControl-loop validation

Eye diagram and signal integrity analysis

Die and wafer level measurements

Correlate laboratory results to system-level optical interconnect requirements.

Laboratory Ownership

Own day-to-day operation of the Wilmington photonics laboratory.

Specify, commission,maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.

Develop laboratory procedures and characterization methodologies.

Support future lab capability expansion and equipment procurement.

Automation & Data Analysis

Develop Python-based automation frameworks.

Create repeatable characterization workflows.

Analyze large measurement datasets.

Generate technical reports and engineering recommendations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with:

Photonic IC designers

High-speed electronics teams

Packaging engineers

University collaborators

Foundry and OSAT partners

Currently ADI collaborates withUniversities, institutes, and multiple photonic technology suppliers.

Required Qualifications

PhD in:

Photonics

Optics

Electrical Engineering

Applied Physics

Related technical discipline

Hands-on experience with optical characterization.

Strong understanding of integrated photonics.

Experience with optical communication systems.

Proficiencyin Python for automation and data analysis.

Demonstrated ability to independently bring up laboratory hardware and measurement systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Siliconphotonicsexperience.

Microringresonator characterization.

TFLN device experience.

High-speed optical communications.

PIC packaging and fiber alignment experience.

Co-packaged optics (CPO) or datacenter optical interconnect experience.

Experience working with photonic foundries and academic collaborators.

Why This Role Matters

The successful candidate will playa central rolein helping ADIestablishinternal photonicsexpertiseand validate future optical connectivity architectures. The position offers a unique opportunity to work across devices, systems, packaging, controls, and advanced datacenter technologies while helping shape ADI's long-term photonics roadmap.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $131,285 to $190,108.

Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.