The Photonics Group · 1 month ago
Optical Engineering Manager
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expThe Photonics Group is seeking an Optical Engineering Manager with over 10 years of industry experience in designing and developing high-performance free-space optical systems. The role involves deploying complex optical modules into production and requires expert-level knowledge of coherent light systems and hands-on proficiency with industry-standard tools.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Keith Levene
Responsibilities
10+ years of industry experience in the design and development of high-performance free-space optical systems
Demonstrated success in deploying complex optical modules into production, specifically within the consumer electronics, telecommunications, or high-performance computing
Expert-level knowledge of coherent light systems, Gaussian beam propagation
Hands-on proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Zemax, CODE V, or LightTools, as well as scripting in MATLAB or Python for system validation
Deep understanding of active alignment strategies for high-precision assemblies
Expertise in Monte Carlo simulations, tolerance analyses, and stray-light modeling to ensure reliability in real-world scenarios
Experience with advanced AI hardware architectures
Familiarity with multi-aperture architectures or beam-steering systems
Qualification
Required
10+ years of industry experience in the design and development of high-performance free-space optical systems
Demonstrated success in deploying complex optical modules into production, specifically within the consumer electronics, telecommunications, or high-performance computing
Expert-level knowledge of coherent light systems, Gaussian beam propagation
Hands-on proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Zemax, CODE V, or LightTools, as well as scripting in MATLAB or Python for system validation
Deep understanding of active alignment strategies for high-precision assemblies
Expertise in Monte Carlo simulations, tolerance analyses, and stray-light modeling to ensure reliability in real-world scenarios
Preferred
Experience with advanced AI hardware architectures
Familiarity with multi-aperture architectures or beam-steering systems
Company
The Photonics Group
Emerging technologies and expanding markets have precipitated a period of explosive growth in the photonics industry.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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