Lead Fiber Optical Gyroscope Engineer - Sydney based, Australia

Advanced Navigation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Navigation is seeking a Lead Fiber Optical Gyroscope Engineer in Sydney, Australia to advance our FOG technology. You will design, test, and scale production of FOG-based navigation systems, collaborating across software, hardware and production teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in FOG physics, photonics and electro-optical systems, with a proven track record in large-scale manufacturing and delivering reliable, market-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Physics, Optics, Photonics, EE, or related field.
• Proven experience with Fiber Optic Gyroscopes (FOGs).
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of FOG physics, including the Sagnac effect.
• Knowledge of photonics: light sources, optical fibers, couplers, modulators and detectors.
• Solid background in electro-optical systems design and integration.
• Experience with manufacturing processes for optical or precision electro-mechanical systems, especially at scale.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive, results-oriented with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of FOG and related systems for performance and manufacturability.
• Develop manufacturing processes for FOGs with scalability for large volumes.
• Collaborate with software, hardware and production teams for seamless development.
• Analyse test data, troubleshoot issues, and improve FOG reliability.
• Stay updated on FOG, photonics, and manufacturing techniques.
• Ensure FOG meets customer expectations in demanding applications.
• Develop testing processes for fibre optic coils.
• Establish coil stress conditioning capabilities.
• Support Production Engineering with performance metrics and SPC.
• Guide design and development of fibre optic coil tooling.

Skills

FOG physics understanding

Sagnac effect knowledge

Photonic components

Electro‑optical systems design

Large-scale manufacturing

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physics/Optics/Photonics/EE

Job description

Lead Fiber Optical Gyroscope Engineer - Sydney based, Australia

Advanced Navigation Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About this position

Advanced Navigation is the world’s most determined innovator in AI robotics and navigation technologies across land, air, sea and space applications.Founded on a culture of research and discovery, Advanced Navigation's mission is to be the catalyst of the autonomy revolution. Fields of expertise include artificial intelligence, underwater sonar, GNSS, radio frequency systems, inertial sensors, robotics, quantum sensors and photonics.

Today, Advanced Navigation is a supplier to some of the world's largest companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Google, Tesla, NASA, Apple, and General Motors. Discover it for yourself: https://youtu.be/F7uAqs1gtuk

About the role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role is pivotal in advancing our Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) technology. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the underlying physics and operational principles of FOGs and their constituent components. You will play a crucial role in the design, development, testing, and manufacturing scale‑up of our cutting‑edge FOG‑based navigation systems.

What you'll do

• Lead the design and development of FOG and related systems for outstanding performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes for FOGs, with a key focus on scalability to large production volumes
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including software, hardware, and production, to ensure seamless product development and integration.
• Analyse test data, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to enhance FOG performance and reliability
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in FOG technology, photonics, and relevant manufacturing techniques
• Contribute to a customer‑centric approach by ensuring our FOG technology meets and exceeds customer expectations in demanding applications
• Develop and establish efficient processes for testing fibre optic coils
• Develop capability for additional processes such as coil stress conditioning
• Support and guide the Production Engineering team to develop performance metrics and SPC measures
• Guide design and development of fibre optic coil related process tooling

Qualification, skills and experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Optics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in the field of Fiber Optic Gyroscopes
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of FOG physics, including the Sagnac effect and associated phenomena.
• In- depth knowledge of photonics, including light sources, optical fibers, couplers, modulators, and detectors relevant to FOGs.
• Solid background in electro‑optical systems design and integration.
• Demonstrable experience with manufacturing processes for optical or precision electro‑mechanical systems, particularly with an understanding of challenges related to large‑scale production.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• A proactive and results‑oriented mindset, with a commitment to taking ownership and accountability.