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.