Luminar Semiconductor Inc. (LSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar Technologies Inc. and develops state-of-the-art semiconductor devices for various markets, including aerospace and defense, optical sensing, instrumentation, and others.   We are a diverse team of passionate and driven individuals, making us a powerhouse of innovation, design, engineering, and manufacturing. We are hiring the best and the brightest to accelerate the industry and bring forward the next transportation revolution. 

The Senior Test and Characterization Engineer at Freedom Photonics will work with the Freedom Photonics R&D team to develop and execute test and characterization plans for a wide variety of photonic components.  This will include design, implementation, and execution of experiments for materials characterization, device characterization and FMA.   The Senior Test and Characterization Engineer will also implement bench top system demonstrations for PIC and laser components applied to various applications in fields including but not limited to quantum sensing, gas sensing, remote sensing, and telecommunications.  With time the Senior Test and Characterization Cngineer will be expected to begin leading development programs, interfacing with customers, and providing technical support to the business development team in writing proposals. 

Responsibilities

• Interface with the photonic design team to define appropriate tests for novel new devices. 

• Collect data, and plot and summarize data for review with device scientists  

• Test set maintenance and calibration 

• Construction of new test sets 

• Assist in generation of process documentation for manufacturing 

• Generate and maintain test documentation 

• Assisting with photonic device cad layout 

• Work with Excel, JMP, Power Point, Matlab to analyze and present data and findings 

Required Skills

• Significant experience interfacing test instrumentation with computers using GPIB 

• Significant experience coding in Python, C-sharp or equivalent 

• Basic understanding of electronics and circuit design, embedded system 

• Experience with laser stabilization, wavelength locking 

• Experience working with simple circuits and soldering for test purposes 

• Experience trouble shooting test equipment such as oscilloscopes, optical spectrum analyzers, SMU, signal generators  

• Experience using statistical analysis in a manufacturing environment  

• Patience to optimize test sets and refine quality of test data. 

• Good interpersonal and communications skills to work in fast paced dynamic team environment. 

Education/Experience 

Masters degree in physics, Electrical engineering, or Computer Science or other related field, with 2+ years’ experience in industry.   Other equivalent qualification will be considered. 

Luminar is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  We will make a reasonable accommodation for any qualified applicant with a disability, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodations and that the accommodations would not impose and undue hardship on the operation of the business.  Please let us know if you believe you require reasonable accommodation, or if you would like assistance completing an application or to participate in an interview at the company. 

At Luminar, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays a base between $114,000 and $149,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. You will also be eligible to receive other benefits including: equity in the form of restricted stock unit awards, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life and disability benefits, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement for formal education related to advancing your career at Luminar. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire and schedule type.*Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.