Irradiant Technologies · 4 months ago
Senior Optical Designer
WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $180K/yrIrradiant Technologies is pioneering the future of nano-optics and photonics with their proprietary 3D nanofabrication platform. They are seeking a Senior Optical Design Engineer to design and optimize advanced 3D nanostructured optical components, collaborating with fabrication teams and utilizing simulation tools to bring innovative ideas to fruition.
Advanced MaterialsChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design complex novel 3D optical components and systems that take advantage of Irradiant’s unique 3D GRIN nanofabrication capabilities
Simulate light propagation and system performance using tools such as Zemax, Lumerical, COMSOL, or equivalent
Collaborate closely with fabrication engineers to ensure designs are aligned with process constraints and to iterate based on empirical results
Work on the co-design of systems that integrate multiple optical components into compact, high-performance assemblies
Analyze device performance through both simulation and experimental data, and use this feedback to refine and improve optical designs
Contribute to the development of design libraries, workflows, and automation tools to support scalable device design
Communicate design intent and results clearly across multidisciplinary teams
Come up with and demonstrate the feasibility of novel ideas to pitch to solve customer problems
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in optical design, modeling, and simulation, particularly in optical interconnect for PICs and fibers
Deep experience with a range of optical design software and methods, including ray tracing, FDTD, and beam propagation
Experience working in close collaboration with fabrication or manufacturing teams to bring designs from concept to reality
Ability to balance creative, unconstrained design thinking with practical manufacturing and performance considerations
Strong foundation in wave optics and light-matter interaction
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment with shifting priorities and evolving technical challenges
Benefits
Annual reimbursement to give our employees greater flexibility with the plans that meet their needs
Flexible Paid Time Off policy
Encourage people to take regular vacation
Company
Irradiant Technologies
Irradiant Technologies develops implosion fabrication lithography for chemically amplified high throughput micro-fabrication.
Founded in 2020
2-10 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1.11MKey Investors
Mass. Manufacturing Innovation InitiativeMassVenturesIntel Ignite
2024-07-11Grant· $0.75M
2023-05-31Grant· $0.1M
2022-11-09Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Daniel Oran
Founder and CEO
Recent News
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