Research Engineer – Optical forces on metasurfaces (SRTT-Q.InC)

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Negeri Sembilan is seeking a research engineer to develop experimental systems using meta surfaces for optical control of mechanical motion. The role involves aligning optical systems, maintaining vacuum systems, and working with data acquisition. Candidates need a degree in Physics or Engineering, with programming skills as a plus. Training and supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required.
• Experience in optics, vacuum systems, or electronics is a plus.
• Programming skills (Python, Mathematica, MATLAB) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and align optical systems.
• Assemble and maintain vacuum systems.
• Assist with electronics work and data acquisition.
• Run and maintain experiments to characterize mechanical motion and optical interactions.

Skills

Optics & lasers

Vacuum systems

Electronics

Programming (Python, Mathematica, MATLAB)

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Physics, Optics, Engineering, or related fields

Job description

We are developing a new class of optomechanical which uses meta surfaces for optical control of mechanical motion. These systems would be powerful tools for sensing, fundamental physics, and quantum technologies. We are seeking a research engineer to help build the experimental system. This role involves hands on lab work such as:

· Set up and align optical systems.

· Assemble and maintain vacuum systems.

· Assist with electronics work and data acquisition.

· Run and maintain experiments to characterise mechanical motion and optical interactions.

Requirements:

· Bachelors or Masters degree in Physics, Optics, Engineering, or related fields.

· Experience in any of the following is a plus (but not mandatory); Optics & lasers, Vacuum systems and/or Electronics.

· Programming (such as python, Mathematica, or MATLAB).

· We will provide training and supervision, so candidates do not need to have prior experience.

About us:

The Quantum Sensing and Metrology pillar works at the interface of optics, quantum sensing, and fundamental physics. We are based at the Quantum Innovation Centre (Q.InC), A*STAR, and collaborate closely with researchers across Singapore and internationally.

https://www.a-star.edu.sg/qinc/research/quantum-sensing---metrology