Multi‑Disciplinary Engineer 5 (Electro‑Optics‑Lasers)
About The Position
Join our fast‑moving, mission‑driven team as a Multi‑Disciplinary Engineer 5 (Electro‑Optics‑Lasers). As we scale, you’ll play a foundational role in building core hardware capabilities from the ground up. This hands‑on position is ideal for a self‑starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment and enjoys working across multiple engineering disciplines to solve challenging technical problems. Individuals should have strong hands-on practical skills in multiple fields listed below with exceptional skills in at least one of the fields: Electronic Hardware Design, System simulation, Controls and Systems, Test and Measurement, Firmware and Programming, Lasers and Optics, Hardware and Design. This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
Requirements
- Phd in Engineering or a related field.
- 10+ years of relevant experience—including applicable higher‑education work—preferably within a startup or technology‑driven environment.
- Strong analytical capabilities paired with hands‑on experience in generating and controlling high‑precision, high‑power lasers and beam modulation.
- Proven ability to analyze, fabricate, and test designs to validate performance through real‑world experimentation.
- Strong hands-on practical skills in multiple fields: Electronic Hardware Design, System simulation, Controls and Systems, Test and Measurement, Firmware and Programming, Lasers and Optics, Hardware and Design.
- Exceptional skills in at least one of the fields: Electronic Hardware Design, System simulation, Controls and Systems, Test and Measurement, Firmware and Programming, Lasers and Optics, Hardware and Design.
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) due to access to export-controlled information.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with extensive high‑power laser safety experience are strongly preferred.
- Startup Mindset: You're creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats.
- Startup Mindset: You're passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Responsibilities
- Building core hardware capabilities from the ground up.
- Working across multiple engineering disciplines to solve challenging technical problems.
- Generating and controlling high-precision, high-power lasers and beam modulation.
- Analyzing, fabricating, and testing designs to validate performance through real-world experimentation.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching
- 20 paid time off (PTO) days per year
- 13 paid company holidays
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
