Key Responsibilities:- Personnel Manager for a team of engineers and scientists whose charter is to conceptualize and execute optical system development, assembly tooling, and metasurface/diffractive fabrication for quantum computer systems
- Collaborate with technical staff on developing photonic roadmaps, technology development, and advanced R&D activities
- Guide and coordinate optical R&D efforts from concept to production release for multi-year projects
- Plan and nurture career development of direct-reporting engineers/scientists through mentoring, coaching, and training
- Implement best practices and behaviors in an R&D environment to ensure quality and requirements are met
- Identify key technologies, innovations, infrastructure, and resources needed to improve optical development capabilities to meet business needs
- Lead in recruiting and retaining high performing technical staff
YOU MUST HAVE:- Bachelor's Degree minimum
- Minimum 8 years' of industry experience developing optical systems from concept to production
- Minimum 3 years' experience managing technical teams
- Experience with optical projects from concept to production
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE:- Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field
- 6+ years' experience with optical alignment, assembly, and testing practices and tools
- 4+ years' experience with optical alignment and testing of micro-optic and fiber optic systems
- Experience managing teams across geographic locations
- Experience with metasurface design and fabrication processes
- Experience implementing prototype optical tooling and processes and transitioning them into production ready solutions
- Experience executing engineering trade studies
- Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared
- Experience with optical modeling software (Zemax, Code V, LighTools, FRED) a plus
- Experience with CAD software a plus
$180,000 - $225,000 a year
What's in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
Flexible work schedule
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
Paid parental leave
Employee discounts
