Emerging Photonics Systems Engineer — Build & Innovate

Thorlabs

Georgia

On-site

USD 99,000 - 105,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs is seeking an engineer to design, build, and test photonics tools for scientific and industrial applications. The role includes creating experiments to validate proof-of-concept technologies and specifying tests to characterize catalog or system products.

Qualified candidates have a Master of Science or PhD in Physics/Optics/EE with post-degree experience; BS + 8+ years can substitute for MS. Location is Newton, NJ with occasional duties at other Thorlabs locations.

Qualifications

Entry level to 5 years’ experience designing and building integrated photonic systems such as optical and electronic characterization tools/instruments, or active optical devices.
Master of Science or PhD in Physics, Optics/Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines; with at least 2 years of relevant industry or academic experience post-degree.
Experience can substitute for MS Degree (BS + 8+ Years).

Responsibilities

Designing, building, and testing photonics tools for scientific and industrial applications.
Designing experiments to qualify proof-of-concept technologies.
Specify and perform the testing required to characterize catalog or system products. This includes technical data such as qualification test procedures, acceptance test procedures, report, testing jigs and fixtures, etc.