Optical Engineer

2 months ago


San Francisco, United States Intelletec Full time

Our client is building their early team and looking for 2-4 engineers to help develop their first product MVP (a laser gun)


This opening is for an optics engineer with experience in EECS, optics, photonics, laser system development, and/or robotics. This person will simulate and design new laser systems and retrofit existing systems to maximize power downrange. This person will be familiar with laser physics in at least a basic capacity and be ready to do laser work that no one has done before. There will be opportunities to publish in this position as well.


This is a generalist engineering role that will require self-direction and adaptability. We hire for technical skills but are huge believers in the power of learning quickly. If you’re passionate about our mission, please apply even if you’re not the perfect cookie-cutter candidate.


Role responsibilities

• Simulate and design new laser systems

• Retrofit existing systems to maximize power down-range

• Develop electro-mechanical and cooling systems in support of the laser system

• Do what is necessary for the company to succeed

• Located onsite in San Francisco


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