Test Engineering Manager, Photonics and PCBA

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      "text": "What you'll be doing:",
      "content": "<li>Own test strategy and coverage for photonic devices (lasers, SOA, photo detectors, Silicon Photonics), optical modules, and associated PCBAs across all product lifecycle phases.</li><li>Lead PCBA electrical test development, including ICT, boundary scan, functional test, and system-level validation.</li><li>Lead the development of test stations and optical aligners for Aeva’s LiDAR manufacturing line, including hardware design, automation and integration with factory MES systems.</li><li>Review and influence schematic, layout, and optical design for testability (DFT/DFM).</li><li>Drive development of test software frameworks (Python preferred) for manufacturing stations automation, data logging, and analytics.</li><li>Architect and maintain automated test systems integrating optical instrumentation (lasers, power meters, OSAs, cameras) and electrical equipment (DMMs, scopes, SMUs, pattern generators).</li><li>Standardize test platforms to enable scalability from EVT/DVT to HVM.</li><li>Build, mentor, and lead a team of photonics and PCBA test engineers.</li><li>Own test schedules, resourcing, and risk mitigation across multiple programs.</li><li>Collaborate closely with product design, manufacturing, and quality teams and support NPI and factory bring-up, including test transfer to contract manufacturers.</li><li>Drive yield analysis, GR&amp;R, SPC, and failure trend analysis.</li><li>Lead root-cause investigations of optical and electrical failures (signal integrity, noise, alignment drift, thermal issues).</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant industry and customer quality standards.</li>"
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      "text": "What you'll have:",
      "content": "<li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.</li><li>8+ years of experience in photonics and/or PCBA test engineering, with 3+ years in a leadership or management role.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with optical test equipment (lasers, photodiodes, OSAs, interferometers, cameras) and electrical debug tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, SMUs) and mixed-signal PCBA validation.</li><li>Experience with PCBA test and design for test for ICT and FCT.</li><li>Experience working with industrial robots and handling systems.</li><li>Proven experience designing automated test systems.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis.</li><li>Solid understanding of DFT principles, manufacturing test flows, and yield optimization.</li><li>Experience working with contract manufacturers and overseas factories.</li>"
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      "text": "What's in it for you:",
      "content": "<li>Be part of an early start-up that's backed by industry-leading venture capitalists</li><li>Very competitive compensation and meaningful equity!</li><li>Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!</li><li>401k matching</li><li>Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards</li><li>Paid lunches, ping pong tournaments, and fun team off-sites!</li>"
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