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Silicon Photonics Test Engineer (M/F/D)

adtran
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026
Welcome! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! Principle duties and essential functions Lead die-level DC and RF testing of active and passive silicon photonic devices Die and evaluation board (EVB)-level testing, FMA, DVT of monolithically integrated silicon photonic – RFIC subsystems and coherent silicon photonics transceivers Die-level DC and RF testing of active III-V devices (edge emitting lasers and VCSELs) Perform reliability tests on optical components and modules (e.g. GR-468) Provide high-quality and precision measurement data to silicon photonic, firmware, RFIC and laser design teams Implement and continuously optimize automatic tests where appropriate, build and improve test stations when needed Develop and properly maintain required ATE SW in Git or similar SW version control tools Provide layout and test implementation feedback to respective design teams in order to speed up testing and increase utilization of test automation Provide internal input into design, NPI, manufacturing and quality management teams Plan testing schedules with respect to development roadmap and foundry tapeout schedules Supervise and train company engineering staff in DC-, RF-, and optoelectrical measurement methods and best practices Knowledge, skills and experience required PhD or MS in electrical engineering, physics or a relevant field In-depth knowledge of semiconductor physics and electromagnetics In-depth knowledge of optical communications theory and digital communications theory Expertise and experience in testing active and passive optoelectronic devices and integrated photonic circuits die-level, module-level and system-level Solid knowledge and experience with test automation Understanding of device reliability and module-level qualification of products Excellent work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude Delivery oriented and self-motivated Desire for continuous learning and self-development Benefits Possibility to work in an international, multicultural environment Strong team-oriented, friendly work culture Flexible working hours model Internal training program Benefit card Child care allowance as well as drinks and fruits for free Employee discounts e. g. for events and branded products Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. At Adtran, we believe in our people. With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do. Built on a foundation of communication, trust, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit enables us to be a global technology leader and a strong customer advocate. Adtran began operations in January 1986. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Adtran is located in Cummings Research Park - the second-largest research park in the U.S. and fourth-largest in the world. Our mailing address is 901 Explorer Boulevard, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806. Adtran, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adtran Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN and FSE: QH9). Find out more at adtran.com, or follow our story on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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