Sensor Test Engineer

About This Role

Join the Advanced Imager Technology Group's semiconductor device test team to characterize and understand novel photodetectors. Design and carry out appropriate measurements, analyze data, and debug problems related to photon-counting receivers and visible/infrared imagers.

Responsibilities

• Join the semiconductor device test team and assist in the characterization and understanding of novel photodetectors
• Design and carry out appropriate measurements for device characterization
• Analyze data for validity and usefulness in answering underlying device performance questions
• Perform independent thought and problem solving
• Use best science and engineering judgment to debug problems
• Operate independently on experiments and as part of a group to achieve larger objectives

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• BS degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or similar
• Entry level; 3 years of relevant work experience considered in lieu of formal degree for some areas.

Nice to Have

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

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits