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Laser Laboratory Engineer


Company : targetjobs UK


Location : Towcester, England


Created : 2025-06-12


Job Type : Full Time


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Join to apply for theLaser Laboratory Engineerrole attargetjobs UK 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theLaser Laboratory Engineerrole attargetjobs UK Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. It's fun to work in a company where people trulyBELIEVEin what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Laser Laboratory Engineer (Chip Verification)(Optoelectronics, NPI, photonic integrated circuits (PICs))Lumentum has an opportunity for aLaser Laboratory Engineer (Chip Verification)to join our Chip R&D team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to test and perform experimental characterization and performance investigation of advanced photonic integrated circuits and devices, specifically semiconductor laser, modulator, and receiver devices, to enable the rapid and successful completion of chip NPI programs. The role is based at our Northamptonshire offices.Job RoleTheLaser Laboratory Engineerwill be contributing to the development of world-leading optical components for use in ultra-high data rate systems for cloud data centre, 5G mobile and coherent telecommunications optical fibre networks. You will need to work closely with other members of the laser, modulator and receiver design teams, as well as with members of the wider chip R&D community, the product engineering, test, reliability and process architect teams. You must be proactive and be able to work independently and under general supervision.Key ResponsibilitiesOptical and electrical experimental characterization of new and improved photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits (PICs), for coherent detection and direct detection systems above 100 Gb/s. Development of manual, semi-automated, and fully automated experimental hardware/software for testing photonic III-V semiconductor devices involving a broad range of disciplines – optical/electrical/RF Experimental characterization of state-of-the-art photonic III-V semiconductor devices, performance investigation; developing new experimental techniques, statistical data analysis; failure mode investigationQualificationsSkills and ExperienceDegree in physics, electronic, electrical engineering or a related discipline (essential)Knowledge/SkillsSpecialized knowledge and skills in relevant areas, e.g., semiconductor device physics, testing, electronic design, software development, statistical analysis. (Essential). Specific experience of device/component testing for new product introduction, setting up test hardware/software, data acquisition. Ability to use scientific and engineering reasoning in a wide range of situations including statistical data analysis. Specialized knowledge of semiconductor device processing (desirable)ExperiencePosition is suitable for candidates who have recently graduated and/or with up to 5 years post-graduate experienceOffice is based in a rural location and is not supported by public transport.Commutable FromNorthampton, Milton Keynes, Towcester, Rugby, Banbury, Coventry, Kettering, Bedford, Silverstone, Buckingham, BrackleyKeywordsModulator Engineer, Laser Engineer, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), Detector, Receiver, Engineering, R&D, manufacturing, NPI, Wafer, optoelectronics, semiconductor technology, physics, electronics, photonics, telecommunications, III-V-semiconductor wafers, InP optical components, laser design, statistical analysis, FMEAThere will also be an opportunity to travel to supplier sites and other Lumentum locations globally.Please note successful candidates will need to go through a 7-year background check before commencing employment.Excellent Salary & BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary and provide company benefits such as:Competitive Salary 25 Holiday + bank holiday, Private Medical, Pension, Health Cash Plan, Training & Development with great career progression, plus much more.About LumentumLumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and commercial laser customers worldwide. Lumentum’s optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data centre network. Lumentum’s commercial lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit our website.Equal OpportunitiesLumentum is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of sex, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Please contact us to request accommodation. 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