Optical Physicist

24 hours ago

Fremont, California, United States AOSense Full time
Company Overview

AOSense, Inc. is a pioneering developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge quantum technologies. Our innovative products utilize frequency-stabilized lasers and atoms in a vacuum cell to measure accelerations, rotations, magnetic fields, and time with unparalleled accuracy and stability.

Position Summary

We are seeking optical physicists with diverse skillsets in optical metrology, laser characterization, and optical design. As an Optical Physicist at AOSense, you will design, prototype, build, and test laser systems for fieldable atom optic devices for inertial navigation, geophysics, and timekeeping.

Responsibilities
  • Develop compact laser systems for atom-based sensors and frequency standards
  • Design, build, and characterize optical frequency combs and high-finesse cavities
  • Validate the long-term stability of photonic systems in dynamic environments
  • Characterize laser performance (linewidth, beam quality, lifetime, etc.)
  • Characterize optics, optical materials, and components
  • Model laser beam propagation with optical design software
  • Transition photonics devices to manufacturing
  • Contribute to research proposals for further development and applications
Requirements
  • Demonstrated expertise with lasers, optics, optomechanics, electro-optics, and acousto-optics
  • Hands-on experience with optical test equipment
  • Single-mode optical fiber systems
  • Ability to operate and troubleshoot electronic control systems for photonics devices
Desired Experience
  • Optical frequency metrology (e.g., optical frequency combs and high-finesse cavities)
  • Ultrafast lasers and amplifiers
  • Laser frequency stabilization
  • Narrow-linewidth diode lasers
  • Integrated photonics design and fabrication
  • Micro-optic and diode chip assembly and packaging
  • Engineering software packages (e.g., Zemax, FRED, SolidWorks, or COMSOL)
Education

Master's, Ph.D. (preferred), or equivalent professional experience

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.

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