Engineer, Hardware Systems Automation

Engineer, Hardware Systems Automation

Location: San Jose, CA

Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co-packaged optics (CPO), we are using light instead of electricity to move data faster, further, and with a fraction of the energy needed to fuel the explosive growth of AI models.

Backed by industry giants like NVIDIA, AMD, Mediatek and Intel and manufactured in partnership with the world's leading semiconductor ecosystem, Ayar Labs' co-packaged optics solution is key to unleashing next-generation AI scale-up architectures.

Ayar Labs is seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer to help us revolutionize photonic interconnects for high performance computing. The exceptional candidate will be highly motivated and energetic, ready to perform hands-on work in the lab as well as develop python scripts for automating measurements. This role will be responsible for automating electronics test hardware and simulation tools to increase workflow efficiency. The engineer will be working with lab equipment such as VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers and Signal Generators. Simulation and measurement will be performed on HDBU substrates as well as PCBs.

The candidate does not need prior experience in photonics but should display the propensity to learn and grow. Ayar Labs is a highly collaborative environment; the successful candidate will be organized and communicative. The engineer will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts on signal and power integrity.

Essential Functions

• Develop tooling in Python to support hardware verification and enhance lab automation.
• Develop tooling in Python to support Signal and Power integrity simulation automation.
• Interface with and automate hardware test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, DAQs, and power supplies.
• Perform Signal and Power Integrity measurements on PCB, die, and substrates
• Perform Signal and Power Integrity simulations in Keysight ADS and Ansys HFSS

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 4 years industry experience
• Strong fundamental background in EM
• Strong familiarity with lab equipment such as: Oscilloscope, VNA, Signal Analyzer, Signal Generator
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing Signal Integrity simulations using tools from Ansys, Cadence or Keysight
• Experience automating workflows for Signal Integrity simulations
• Experience in automating hardware lab equipment using SCPI
• Experience using high-speed probing equipment to measure PCB or HDBU Substrate

Salary range: $125,000 - $145,000

NOTE TO RECRUITERS:

Principals only. We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. Remuneration for recruiting activities is only applicable subject to a signed and executed agreement between the parties. Please don't send candidates to Ayar Labs, and do not contact our managers.

Ayar Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of Ayar Labs to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.