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Google Senior Photonics Test Engineer, Project Taara in Mountain View, California
Senior Photonics Test Engineer, Project Taara
Hardware Engineering
Mountain View, CA
This is a fixed-term contract position for 12 months
About the Team:
Project Taara is focused on delivering high-throughput and long-range connectivity via free-space optical communication (FSOC) links that use light (eye-safe lasers) propagating between two terminals to wirelessly transmit high speed data. The Taara Project is seeking a Senior Photonic Test Engineer working on next generation photonic and electronic integrated circuit testing as part of the R&D team developing cutting-edge wireless optical communication systems. Learn more aboutProject Taara.
About the Role:
The successful candidate would be responsible for wafer-level photonic and electronic integrated circuit tests, using both commercial and custom tooling, and for developing custom wafer-level automated measurement tooling for applications where a commercial solution is not available. The role requires deep knowledge in photonic and electronic integrated circuits, in photonic and electronic testing methodology, and in laboratory automation. The position seeks highly-motivated individuals who thrive in ambiguity and enjoy working in a small dynamic team environment, with a passion for solving challenging problems that can lead to high-impact advances in technology.
How you will make 10x impact:
Develop and implement novel photonic & electronic integrated circuits test methodology.
Develop and automate novel/custom tooling for specialized wafer-level measurements.
Contribute to design and layout of novel on-wafer test-sites for optimal measurement accuracy and throughput.
Manage wafer-level test activities and laboratory test equipment.
Inspect and structurally characterize wafers and components.
Automate generation of standard vendor die-picking files from wafer-level test results.
Be motivated by making the world a better place through technology, and wanting to be part of a team that makes this happen.
What you should have:
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field
Five (5) or more years relevant industry experience of photonic and electronic integrated circuit test.
Deep understanding of photonic integrated circuits, electronic integrated circuits, free-space optics, and standard measurement methodology.
Experience and demonstrated achievements in laboratory automation
Experience with programming in Python
It would be great if you also had these:
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field
Hands-on wafer fabrication and inspection experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills (writing strategy docs, writing and delivering presentations), can work with senior external partners with ease.
Hands-on experience in advancing product from prototype to final production stage
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $143,000 - $210,000 + bonuses + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, or benefits.
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