Onsite Junior Photonics Engineer

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About the role

  • Junior Photonics Engineer supporting the design, development, and testing of photonics hardware and optical measurement systems at Teradyne. Collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality products.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of photonics hardware and optical measurement systems.
  • Participate in design and assist senior engineers in delivering reliable, manufacturable, and high-quality photonics products.
  • Assist in design, prototyping, and characterization of photonics hardware.
  • Perform optical and electrical testing under guidance from senior staff.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, NPI, Software) to support product development.
  • Support feasibility assessments and contribute to requirements clarification.
  • Participate in analysis of product performance and identify potential improvements.
  • Assist in developing calibration procedures and test documentation.
  • Execute validation tasks and follow established Design Validation Plans.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Fundamental understanding of optics, photonic components, and optical measurement principles.
  • Familiarity with laboratory equipment (optical power meters, lasers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication and willingness to collaborate within cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with optical simulation tools or scripting (Python/Matlab).
  • Exposure to product development or laboratory research environments.
  • Understanding of calibration or validation concepts.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid birthday off
  • Great staff facilities (lunchroom outdoor flow and BBQ area)

Job title

Junior Photonics Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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