R&D Engineering Tech

AOSense, Inc. is the leading developer and manufacturer of innovative quantum technologies employing atom optics. Our devices use frequency-stabilized lasers and atoms in a vacuum cell to measure accelerations, rotations, magnetic fields, and time with unparalleled accuracy and stability. We are seeking an R&D engineer who specializes in compact and robust mechanical and optical design, assembly, and testing. As a hands-on R&D Engineer at AOSense, you will work with physicists and engineers to develop and test high-performance, fieldable accelerometers, gyroscopes, gravimeters, atomic clocks, frequency standards, and magnetometers.

Work with electrical, mechanical, and optical engineers to create, assemble, and test complex sensor and clock hardware
Procure mechanical and optical components
Coordinate component and subsystem fabrication and assembly
Align lasers through single-mode optical fibers and through bulk electro-optic and acousto-optic devices
Collaborate with electrical engineers to define, document, and implement PCB test plans
Procure and maintain mechanical and optical test equipment
Report results of validation testing
Demonstrated success in building complex optomechanical prototypes and products
Hands-on experience with precision test equipment
S. citizens or permanent residents
Skilled in mechanical prototyping, including basic machining and finishing operations
Hands-on experience with vacuum system design, assembly, and testing
Experience with optical testing of polarization, wavefront flatness, reflectivity, optical phase shifts, beam aberrations, etc.
Skilled in electrical prototyping, including PCB fabrication, assembly, soldering, and rework
Experience testing low-noise analog, mixed-signal, and rf electronics
Basic knowledge of data acquisition and simulation software such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Visual Basic, Python, and C or C++
Experience with mechanical and optical design software (e.g., SolidWorks, COMSOL, ANSYS, Zemax, and FRED)
Hands-on experience with optical test equipment
Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering, or equivalent professional experience, with experience in an R&D environment
Medical and dental
Retirement
Stock plan

AOSense is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disability status, or any other federal, state or local protected class.

AOSense is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are disabled and require special assistance or a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment with AOSense, then please contact us via email at View email address on click.appcast.io.