Test Technician (m/f/d) - Photonic Chip Characterization

Your profile

• Completed vocational training or a B.Sc./Eng. in optoelectronics, telecommunications, physics, mechatronics or a related field (for example, Physiklaborant , Mikrotechnologe , Elektroniker or an engineering technician)
• Steady hands and a careful approach to fine mechanics and sensitive equipment
• A structured, reliable way of working that keeps quality high even on routine tasks
• You stay focused and careful even when measurements repeat, because you know that every data point counts .
• Very good English or very good German skills (the other language is a plus)

Nice to have:

• First experience with photonic device characterization or optical measurement
• Hands-on experience with optical fibers and lasers
• Basic Python skills for measurement automation or data analysis
• Familiarity with RF and optical measurement instruments

No prior professional experience is required. We'll train you on the job.

Why us?

• Work on the leading edge: Photonic AI acceleration technologies that will define the next decade of computing - already validated in production HPC environments
• Make impact at scale: Help solve one of computing's biggest challenges—making growing demand in compute and sustainability go hand in hand
• Own your work from day one: Broad autonomy and decision authority with direct impact on product success and the future of AI infrastructure
• Fast-track your growth: Work on challenges with few industry precedents—every problem you solve becomes new institutional knowledge and potentially industry-defining IP
• World-class team: Collaborate alongside a passionate, international, cross-functional team of experts in photonics, processor design, and AI systems
• Direct access to leadership: Work closely with the company's founders, including CEO Dr. Michael Förtsch, and advisory board members who shaped the semiconductor industry (ARM, Intel, Infineon)
• Collaborative culture: Innovative work environment that values technical excellence, open communication, and pragmatic problem-solving
• Be part of history: Join at the inflection point where photonic computing transitions from research to mainstream—your contributions will shape this transformation

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Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation