Optical Test Engineer at Lumicity

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Job Details • Sector: Optics • Type: Permanent Working Arrangement: On-site Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California Salary: $200K/yr - $280K/yr + Bonus, Stock options Share this job We are an innovative technology company developing next-generation optical connectivity and high-speed networking solutions for data center, telecommunications, and cloud infrastructure applications. Our team is dedicated to delivering reliable, high-performance products through rigorous engineering, testing, and continuous improvement. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Optical Test & Validation Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is responsible for validating and characterizing high-speed optical products, developing automated test solutions, troubleshooting complex system issues, and ensuring products meet performance, reliability, and quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline. • 2-5+ years of experience in optical test, validation, qualification, or product engineering. • Strong understanding of fiber optic communication systems and optical transceiver technologies. • Proficiency in Python for test automation, instrument control, and data analysis. • Experience working with optical test and measurement equipment such as optical power meters, oscilloscopes, BER testers, optical spectrum analyzers, and traffic generators. • Hands-on experience with high-speed optical modules, including 400G, 800G, or next-generation optical networking technologies. • Knowledge of Ethernet networking fundamentals, Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols, and traffic generation tools. • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose complex hardware and system-level issues. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical findings to both engineering and leadership teams. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with reliability testing, environmental qualification, and thermal characterization. • Familiarity with optical module standards and industry compliance requirements. • Experience supporting manufacturing test, product qualification, or production ramp activities. • Background working in data center, telecommunications, networking, or optical communications environments. Scroll to Top

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Working Arrangement: On-site
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
2-5+ years of experience in optical test, validation, qualification, or product engineering.
Strong understanding of fiber optic communication systems and optical transceiver technologies.
Proficiency in Python for test automation, instrument control, and data analysis.
Experience working with optical test and measurement equipment such as optical power meters, oscilloscopes, BER testers, optical spectrum analyzers, and traffic generators.
Hands-on experience with high-speed optical modules, including 400G, 800G, or next-generation optical networking technologies.
Knowledge of Ethernet networking fundamentals, Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols, and traffic generation tools.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose complex hardware and system-level issues.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical findings to both engineering and leadership teams.

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Experience with reliability testing, environmental qualification, and thermal characterization.
Familiarity with optical module standards and industry compliance requirements.
Experience supporting manufacturing test, product qualification, or production ramp activities.
Background working in data center, telecommunications, networking, or optical communications environments.
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