Sensor Test Engineer

Job Description

The Advanced Imager Technology Group is seeking to hire an engineer to join its semiconductor device test team to assist in the characterization and understanding of novel photodetectors. The Group is building state-of-the-art, photon-counting receivers and other visible and infrared imagers for a variety of scientific and national security needs. This position will require versatility and creativity to design and carry out the appropriate measurements and then to analyze the data for validity and usefulness in answering the underlying device performance questions. The position requires independent thought and problem solving and using best science & engineering judgment to debug problems. The ideal candidate is expected to be able to operate both independently on their own experiments and as part of a group to achieve larger objectives.

The candidate will be a member of a small test team and must value teamwork, collaboration, and creative thinking. The test team fits within a larger vertically integrated team whose goal is to develop imaging systems for a wide variety of applications. The successful applicant must have a growth mindset with an expectation for continuous improvement of self and others through shared learning.

Requirements

Experience is required in one of the following areas, with preference given to candidates with experience in multiple areas:

• Familiarity with optical laboratory experimental design, test, and standard equipment including: power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, fiber components
• Competency in electronic test equipment including: oscilloscopes multimeters, power supplies, and frequency/pulse generators
• Scientific data analysis and data reduction (MATLAB, Python)
• Experience debugging and interpreting data products
• Experience formulating hypotheses, designing experiments to test the hypotheses, and evaluating data quality and relevance

• Candidates should hold a BS degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or similar. Relevant prior work experience of 3 years will be considered in lieu of formal degree.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate results and ideas – written or verbal.

Preferred Experience:

• Software programming (C/C++, Python or Matlab preferred)
• FPGA programming (Verilog)
• Firmware and software integration