Luminar Semiconductor Inc. (LSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar Technologies Inc. and develops state-of-the-art semiconductor devices for optical sensing.  Luminar Technologies is poised to be the first automotive technology company to enable next-generation safety and autonomous capabilities for consumer cars, commercial trucks and more. 

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 Optoelectronic Test Engineer will be part of a team that develops and produces world class sensors for LiDAR and other optical sensing applications.  Working collaboratively with other members of the Photodetector Business Unit and the entire LSI organization, the candidate will be responsible for characterizing III-V avalanche photodiodes and other photodetector devices.  This individual will engage in automating device characterization and analyzing device performance; providing guidance to wafer processing foundries; executing reliability studies; and completing device qualification consistent with customer application requirements. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development, characterization, and delivery of photodetector products for both internal (i.e., Luminar) and external customers. 

Responsibilities 

• Define device characterization requirements and measurement techniques for obtaining photodetector characterization data 

• Develop and construct test suites for measuring electrical, optical, and optoelectronic characteristics of components and assemblies 

• Automate photodetector characterization and analyze data to assess conformance with performance requirements 

• Define qualification test strategies to meet customer quality requirements 

• Interface closely with both internal and external wafer foundries to support fabrication and in situ testing of photodetector products 

• Analyze and visualize test data for consumption by internal and external audiences 

• Model device physics to support device analysis and advance device design 

• Lead designs of experiment​,​ and failure analyses, to identify and resolve issues related to optoelectronic component performance​ to improve ​yield and reliability 

• Create and maintain documentation of test procedures 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field 

• Subject matter expertise in compound semiconductor photodetector physics 

• Experience in developing, scripting, and running tests for optical components and systems, including testbed development 

• Strong understanding of design of experiment principles and failure analysis techniques to optimize device performance 

• Hands-on experience with a wide range of lab equipment and tools related to optoelectronics 

• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment 

• Strong communication skills to convey technical information effectively to cross-functional teams and stakeholders 

Preferred Qualifications 

• A PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field 

• Experience modeling optoelectronic device physics 

• Experience in developing optoelectronics technology 

• Experience in optoelectronics device design 

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 to complete 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 $140,000 and $190,000* 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 possible base compensation at the time of posting.