Optical Materials & Isolator Development Engineer

TOPTICA Photonics SE; Town of Pittsford (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays

Year-end Shutdown

Job summary

TOPTICA Photonics SE seeks an Optical Materials and Isolator Development specialist to design devices for new wavelengths and form-factors, build early prototypes, and advance the supply chain for high-performance components. You will work with suppliers and partners to develop new materials and integrate magneto-optical components into laser systems.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, crystal growth knowledge, and strong data analysis with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of optical material fabrication techniques including single-crystal growth (Czochralski, Bridgman, Float-zone, LPE) and optical ceramic pressing.
• Working knowledge of optical crystal characterization (XRD, absorption, CRD).
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with optical devices and systems.

Responsibilities

• Optical design of devices for new wavelengths and form-factors.
• Build and characterize early prototype devices.
• Maintain and further develop existing supply chain of high-performance optical components including Faraday rotators and high-extinction polarizers.
• Establish and qualify suppliers of new materials as they become available.
• Where no supply chain exists, work with industrial and academic partners on the development of new materials.
• Collaboration with other optical, mechanical, and systems engineers to integrate magneto-optical components into laser and photonic systems.
• Author technical reports, material specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Present results internally as well as at technical conferences and customer meetings.
• Work with external stake-holders to ensure products meet market needs.
• Maintain and further develop intellectual property and patent portfolio.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Optical design

Prototype device testing

Optical metrology

Crystal fabrication

XRD/absorption CRD

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

PhD preferred / MS with relevant experience

Job description

TOPTICA Photonics SE seeks an Optical Materials and Isolator Development specialist to design devices for new wavelengths and form-factors, build early prototypes, and advance the supply chain for high-performance components. You will work with suppliers and partners to develop new materials and integrate magneto-optical components into laser systems.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, crystal growth knowledge, and strong data analysis with excellent communication skills.