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As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows:\nArchitect and develop new laser platforms from concept through prototype and early productization\nLead laser design across multiple architectures:\n External cavity lasers (free-space and fiber-based)\nFiber lasers and amplifiers\n Semiconductor lasers (DFB, DBR, FP, ECL gain chips)\nDefine optical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical requirements for new laser systems.\nPerform and guide:\nOptical design and modeling\nCavity design, mode control, linewidth and noise optimization\nWavelength tuning, stabilization, and control\nDesign and execute experiments to characterize:\nLinewidth, phase noise, RIN\nSMSR, tuning range, power, efficiency\nEnvironmental sensitivity (temperature, vibration, aging)\nDrive technology trade studies and down-select architectures based on performance, manufacturability, and cost\nCollaborate closely with:\nPhotonics integration and packaging teams\nElectronics and control systems engineers\nReliability and manufacturing engineering\nMentor senior and junior engineers; set technical direction and best practices.\nAuthor technical documentation, invention disclosures, and peer-reviewed publications as appropriate.\nSupport transition of designs to production, including design for test and design for manufacturability.\nRequirements\nThis position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).\nExperience:\nPhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field (exceptional MS candidates considered).\n10+ years of hands-on experience designing and building laser systems.\nSkills:\nDeep expertise in at least two of the following:\nExternal cavity laser architectures\nFiber lasers and fiber amplifiers\nSemiconductor laser design and physics\nStrong understanding of:\nLaser physics and cavity dynamics\nNoise processes (linewidth, phase noise, RIN)\nThermal effects and opto-mechanical stability\nProven experience taking laser concepts from lab demonstration to robust prototype\nComfortable working hands-on in the lab (optical benches, fiber splicing, diagnostics)\nPreferred Skills:\nExperience with narrow linewidth, low-noise, or widely tunable lasers.\nBackground in one or more application areas:\nTelecommunications\nLIDAR\nSensing or metrology\nQuantum, 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