Lead Opto‐Electronics Engineer

## Lead Opto‐Electronics Engineer Apply locations:
Niwot, COtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition :
17783

Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values
** entrepreneurialism**,
** innovation
* * and
** individual accountability?
** We
** focus on our customers
** and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.
** Title*
* ** Lead Opto‐Electronics Engineer
**** Department
* * Engineering - Development
** Location
* * Niwot/Hybrid
** Reports*
* ** To
* * Research Director
** Your Impact
** We are looking for a
** Lead Opto‐Electronics Engineer
** who will contribute to the Engineering Research & Development team, ensuring alignment with company goals and delivery of innovative, reliable photonic detection solutions. This role is responsible for setting technical direction and providing expert guidance. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, decision‐making, and communication skills; build collaborative relationships across functions; and maintain a commitment to professional excellence, quality, and continuous improvement.
** The Role
** The Lead Opto‐Electronics Engineer is a senior technical leadership role focused on very low‐level light detection, optical imaging, and advanced photonic instrumentation. They will lead the development of high‐sensitivity detection systems with emphasis on maximizing signal‐to‐noise ratio through detector selection, amplifier architecture, low‐noise circuit design, and precision PCB layout. They will serve as a subject matter expert in photonic detectors and interfacing circuitry for scientific instrumentation.
** Job Responsibilities
*** Design and develop ultra‐low‐noise, high signal‐to‐noise analog front‐end electronics for optical detection systems
* Define requirements and specifications for photonic detectors (photodiodes, APDs, SPADs, SiPMs, and arrays) in collaboration with vendors
* Lead development and evaluation of optical imaging and light collection systems for weak‐signal environments
* Analyze detector physics, noise sources, and system‐level performance limitations
* Research and evaluate emerging photonics and detector technologies to guide R&D direction
* Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to engineering and research staff
* Collaborate with cross‐functional teams to support advanced instrumentation development programs
* Continuously evaluate processes for improvements in efficiency, quality, and performance
* This role is not all‐inclusive; responsibilities may evolve to meet organizational needs
** Required Qualifications
*** MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or related field
* Significant experience in:  + Very low level light detection systems  + Low noise amplifier design and circuit architecture  + Precision PCB layout for sensitive analog systems  + Optical detection and imaging systems
* Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience
* Deep understanding of photonic detector devices and associated electronics
* Strong analytical, experimental, and problem‐solving skills
* Ability to independently evaluate and guide advanced photonics technology directions
* Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring capability
** Preferred Qualifications
*** PhD in a relevant technical discipline
* Experience with photon counting and TCSPC (time‐correlated single photon counting)
* Broad knowledge of modern photonics and optical sensing technologies
* Demonstrated success in maturing complex technologies into commercially viable products
* Experience working in multidisciplinary industrial research environments
* Strong innovation track record (publications, patents, or advanced R&D contributions)
* Proven leadership and project execution experience
** Work Environment &

Physical Requirements
*** This is an “in-office” position 80-100% of the time.  The remainder of the time you may work from home.  These percentages are targets with the actual schedule to be determined in conjunction with the…