Optics/Electronics Technician

You will be responsible for supporting the assembly, testing, characterization, and troubleshooting of optical and electronic systems used in PIXCEL's photonic modules. You will:

• Assemble and integrate optical and electronic components, including photonic devices, detectors, lasers, fiber-optic components, PCBs, connectors, and associated hardware.
• Perform optical alignment and characterization using equipment such as optical power meters, light sources, microscopes, spectrometers, and other laboratory instrumentation.
• Build, modify, and test prototype optical and electronic assemblies in a laboratory environment.
• Perform electrical testing and troubleshooting of circuits, cables, connectors, sensors, and electronic assemblies using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other test equipment.
• Follow detailed test procedures and record measurements, test results, and observations accurately and consistently.
• Diagnose optical and electrical faults at the component and system level, working systematically to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support engineers during prototype development, system bring-up, environmental testing, and product characterization.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, test fixtures, optical benches, and electronic test setups to ensure they remain calibrated, organized, and ready for use.
• Work closely with optical, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to assemble and test integrated photonic systems.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary start-up team, including optical, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers. You will work closely with PIXCEL’s silicon photonics development leads, supporting the development and testing of next-generation photonic modules. The position is based in Matawan, NJ.

You are a hands-on technician who enjoys working with both optical and electronic hardware. You are comfortable working in a laboratory environment and have a methodical approach to assembly, measurement, testing, and troubleshooting.

You enjoy understanding how things work and are able to follow a problem through from an initial observation to its root cause. You take pride in producing accurate, repeatable work and carefully documenting your results.

You are comfortable working independently when given a defined task, but you also enjoy working closely with engineers and contributing to a collaborative team environment. You are enthusiastic about learning new technologies and developing your skills in optics, electronics, and photonics.

• Hands-on experience working with electronic hardware, laboratory equipment, or electro-optical systems.
• Practical experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, bench power supplies, and signal generators.
• Experience assembling, testing, modifying, or troubleshooting PCBs, cables, connectors, and electronic assemblies.
• Familiarity with optical laboratory equipment and basic optical measurement techniques, such as optical power measurement, fiber handling, optical alignment, and microscope inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong soldering and rework skills, including the ability to work with small electronic components and connectors.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record test data, measurements, and observations.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware systematically and identify potential component, assembly, wiring, optical, or test-equipment issues.
• Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, R&D, electronics, optics, photonics, or semiconductor environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with fiber-optic components, lasers, photodetectors, optical alignment systems, or silicon photonics is a plus.