Optical Materials and Isolator Development

Optical Materials And Isolator Development

What can you expect in the role of Optical Materials and Isolator Development?

• Optical design of devices for new wavelengths and form-factors
• Build and characterize early prototype devices
• Maintain and further develop existing supply chain of high-performance optical components including Faraday rotators and high-extinction polarize rs
• Establish and qualify suppliers of new materials as they become available
• Where no supply chain exists, work with industrial and academic partners on the development of new materials
• Collaboration with other optical, mechanical, and systems engineers to integrate magneto-optical components into laser and photonic systems
• Author technical reports, material specifications, and engineering documentation
• Present results internally as well as at technical conferences and customer meetings
• Work with external stake-holders to ensure products meet market needs
• Maintain and further develop intellectual property and patent portfolio
• Other duties as assigned

Must-haves:
What do you need for this role?

• Working knowledge of optical material fabrication techniques including single-crystal growth (Czochralski, Bridgman, Float-zone, LPE) and optical ceramic pressing
• Working knowledge of optical crystal characterization (XRD, absorption, CRD)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with optical devices and systems
• Use of standard optical metrology to develop and fully characterize performance of devices (optical power, optical damage threshold, isolation, insertion loss, wavelength and temperature dependence, etc.)
• Travel to supplier sites, other TOPTICA locations, and customer sites
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Excellent data analysis, written, and oral communication skills

What would be a plus in this role?

• PhD preferred, MS acceptable with relevant experience, BS in exceptional cases with significant relevant experience
• First-hand experience in optical material fabrication, e.g. crystal growth
• Knowledge in the design and use of optical isolators

What we offer:

• Medical Coverage: TOPTICA provides 100% employer-paid medical insurance through Excellus with a fully funded HRA for in-network expenses
• Dental Coverage:
  Employees receive 100% employer-paid dental coverage through Excellus Dental with a $600 annual HRA
• Life Insurance: TOPTICA offers a basic term life policy through Unum equal to two times the employee's salary (up to $300,000) at no cost, effective after 30 days
• Long-Term Disability Insurance:
  Employees are covered by a Unum long-term disability policy that provides partial income if disabled, effective after 30 days
• Retirement Plan:
  Full-time employees can participate in the 401(k) plan, with company matching up to 6% after six months
• Paid Time Off:
  Employees receive 7 sick days, 3 personal days, and accrue vacation starting at 10 days per year, increasing to 15 days after two years
• Observed Holidays:
  Employees receive 12 paid U.S. federal holidays each year
• Company Shutdown: TOPTICA observes a year-end shutdown between Christmas and New Year's.
• Possible Salary: $90,000 - $150,000 on an annualized basis

It's a plus if you've heard of the following terms:

• Verdet constant
• Faraday effect
• Optical ceramics