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Staff-Optical Test Engineer

United States(Onsite)

In this role, you will work in a collaborative and innovative environment, partnering with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges in optical testing. You will engage with diverse experts in engineering, product development, and manufacturing, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Your contributions will directly impact the quality and scalability of our testing infrastructure, ensuring we stay at the forefront of technology. The benefits include a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, opportunities for professional growth through mentoring, and access to cutting-edge resources. You will also enjoy a supportive culture that values work-life balance and encourages personal development.

Your responsibilities

• Architect and manage the design and technical roadmap for analog test station platforms, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Lead complex programs integrating test stations into hardware and systems infrastructure, defining key interfaces and milestones.
• Establish test protocol frameworks to guarantee accuracy and compliance at production scale.
• Utilize data-driven insights from test systems to influence product development and enhance yield improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging optical testing technologies and integrate industry advancements into platform strategies.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, leading design reviews and establishing technical best practices.
• Oversee compliance and quality strategy for test systems, engaging with regulatory bodies as necessary.
• Collaborate with Product, Systems, and Manufacturing leadership to align testing capabilities with roadmap and production schedules.

Your skills and experience

Must-Have

• Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
• 8+ years of experience in optical and/or electrical test engineering, with a focus on complex system-level test station development
• Proven ability to guide multi-engineer projects from concept through production deployment.
• Deep expertise in optical principles, photonic systems, and advanced testing methodologies
• Strong proficiency in electrical design software and test automation frameworks

Nice-To-Have

• Experience defining and scaling automated test equipment (ATE) platforms
• Familiarity with advanced data analysis and statistical process control (SPC)
• Prior experience with RF and low-frequency PCB layout
• Background in fixture and PCB thermal design
• Experience influencing test strategy at a program or portfolio level

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Job Info

• Job CategoryApplied R&D
• Posting Date04/24/2026
• Degree LevelDoctor’s degree (e.g PhD)
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job TypeExperienced
• Job Identification35177
• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?)No
• Role TypeIndividual contributor
• Laptop - support with ordering neededYes
• Salary RangeUSD 118,510-220,090.00

*Plus potential variable/compensation for eligible roles

• Experience levelExperienced
• Locations7360 Windsor Drive, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18106-9318, US(Onsite)
• Regular or TemporaryRegular

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