Location
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/18/2026
Compensation
$122,440 - $232,190 per year
Job description
The role is for an experienced Silicon Photonics Test Engineer at Intel, focusing on the development and validation of Photonics Integrated Circuits (PICs) and related optical subsystems. The team seeks a candidate who can collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, and optics to ensure the performance of silicon photonics products. The position involves hands-on testing and characterization of devices, as well as the development of automated test environments. This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology advancements in the field of silicon photonics.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a STEM related field with 4+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or a PhD with no experience.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience testing and validating Silicon Photonics devices, RFICs, or optical communication subsystems.
- Experience with Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), RF probes, and high-speed electrical and optical measurement equipment.
- Strong programming skills for instrument control, automation, and data processing, particularly in Python.
- Experience performing RF probe calibration using calibration substrates and advanced measurement methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop, own, and execute comprehensive validation for Silicon Photonics products.
- Develop software and automation to control various optical and electrical measurement instruments.
- Perform detailed characterization of Silicon Photonics devices including modulators and photodetectors.
- Characterize and validate the performance of high-speed optical modules.
- Generate validation reports and communicate findings to development teams and leadership.
Benefits
- Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Intel Corp
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
74
FY2026
Approval rate
94.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
2,201
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.1%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-88%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-54%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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