COMPANY OVERVIEW:

AOSense, Inc. is the leading developer and manufacturer of innovative quantum technologies employing atom optics. Our devices use frequency-stabilized lasers and atoms in a vacuum cell to measure accelerations, rotations, magnetic fields, and time with unparalleled accuracy and stability. Our staff includes physicists and engineers with expertise covering a wide array of disciplines. Our teams are dynamic and fast paced since our hardware is cutting edge.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an R&D engineer who specializes in compact and robust mechanical and optical design, assembly, and testing. As a hands-on R&D Engineer at AOSense, you will work with physicists and engineers to develop and test high-performance, fieldable accelerometers, gyroscopes, gravimeters, atomic clocks, frequency standards, and magnetometers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with physicists and engineers to rapidly iterate designs and prototypes

Work with electrical, mechanical, and optical engineers to create, assemble, and test complex sensor and clock hardware

Procure mechanical and optical components

Coordinate component and subsystem fabrication and assembly

Assemble and test vacuum systems

Align lasers through single-mode optical fibers and through bulk electro-optic and acousto-optic devices

Collaborate with electrical engineers to define, document, and implement PCB test plans

Build and test prototype circuits and test fixtures

Procure and maintain mechanical and optical test equipment

Report results of validation testing

Requirements

Demonstrated success in building complex optomechanical prototypes and products

Willingness to become an expert at new fabrication disciplines

Hands-on experience with precision test equipment

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

Applicants should thrive in a dynamic environment

U.S. Government contracts require applicants to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

Skilled in mechanical prototyping, including basic machining and finishing operations

Hands-on experience with vacuum system design, assembly, and testing

Expertise in aligning and securing micro-optics components

Basic understanding of Gaussian beam optics

Experience with optical testing of polarization, wavefront flatness, reflectivity, optical phase shifts, beam aberrations, etc.

Operational familiarity with laser frequency stabilization

Skilled in electrical prototyping, including PCB fabrication, assembly, soldering, and rework

Experience testing low-noise analog, mixed-signal, and rf electronics

Basic knowledge of data acquisition and simulation software such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Visual Basic, Python, and C or C++

Experience with mechanical and optical design software (e.g., SolidWorks, COMSOL, ANSYS, Zemax, and FRED)

Familiarity with OrCAD/Altium schematic capture and PCB layout

Experience developing flight-qualified hardware

Hands-on experience with optical test equipment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering, or equivalent professional experience, with experience in an R&D environment

Benefits

Salary depends on qualifications and experience

Medical and dental

Retirement

Stock plan

AOSense is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disability status, or any other federal, state or local protected class.

AOSense is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are disabled and require special assistance or a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment with AOSense, then please contact us via email at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) x210