About the

Organization:

Beyond Photonics is currently a small but growing privately-owned company focused on developing and commercializing next generation laser and lidar systems. See beyondphotonics.com for more information. We plan to have ~ 12 full-time employees at the end of 2026 and given the business opportunities we are engaged in we are targeting ~50% annual growth per year in future years.

Job Overview:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team and contribute to the development of advanced laser-based remote sensing systems. Given our current size the position requires the ability and desire to support a wide variety of technical and business development activities. We value engineers who can take a problem from concept to completion. As a small company, we give our technical team a high degree of ownership over their work. You'll have the autonomy to determine how best to approach problems and make technical decisions that accomplish the required tasks.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead analysis and design of advanced lasers and laser-based remote sensing systems.
• Perform prototype assembly, testing, and optimization of lasers, photonics, and lidar systems.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and optical engineers in the development, assembly, testing, and characterization of optical, mechanical and electronic assemblies.
• Design, fabricate and test specialized or modified opto-mechanical, electro-optic, and electrical components.
• Author and co-author of proposals, reports, papers, and presentations.
• Support process development and support definition of new processes to develop prototype products.

Required Experience and Skills:

• PhD degree in Physics or Engineering with strong emphasis on lasers or photonics, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• More than 5 years of relevant experience beyond PhD degree
• Demonstrated experience through publications or patents in the development of advanced laser-based or photonic systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior mathematical-based analytical and trouble shooting skills.
• Ability to work well in small Engineering development teams - typically 3-6 team members.
• Ability to multitask across 2-3 concurrent ongoing development or proposal efforts in the photonics area.
• Hands-on experience in building lasers or laser-based systems.
• Skilled in the use of laboratory test and measurement equipment found in typical laser / lidar development labs.
• Experience in programming development software using, e.g., Python, Matlab, C++ or LabVIEW
• Knowledge of fundamental electronics circuits and schematics, and basic electronic components.
• Self-starter, willing learner, eager to gain and share new knowledge, able to work with minimal supervision, and be a team player.

Desired Experience & Skills:

• Experience with fiber laser technologies.
• Experience with the development of space-qualified or high-TRL airborne photonics systems.
• Experience using design software packages such as SolidWorks, Comsol, Creo, Zemax, or similar.
• Successful proposal writing experience.
• Active security clearance.

Other Requirements:

US citizenship is required. What's in It for

You:

• Work on advanced laser and lidar system development with other highly experienced scientists and engineers.
• Starting salary of $130 - $200k/year depending on proven experience and capabilities.
• Being a leader in a growing high-tech company
• Paid time off, health insurance, 401k plan.

Pay:

$130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person