Optics Fabrication Engineer

AdvR designs and manufactures advanced electro-optic and non-linear photonics components for high-performance commercial and government applications. Our work spans research and development through production, requiring close collaboration across disciplines. As part of the Hawthorn Photonics Group, which also includes Covesion (South Hampton, UK) and Radiantis (Barcelona, Spain), AdvR benefits from shared expertise and a broad technology portfolio across the
photonics industry.

Position summary

The Optics Fabrication Engineer is responsible for the development, optimization, fabrication, and characterization of nonlinear optical waveguides. This role bridges research and manufacturing by translating device designs into robust, repeatable fabrication processes, supporting prototype builds and ensuring process quality, yield, and documentation. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on fabrication skills with process engineering rigor and cross-functional collaboration.

Location

Onsite, Bozeman MT

Key responsibilities

• Perform hands-on fabrication of nonlinear optical waveguides.
• Translate device designs and performance requirements into manufacturable fabrication recipes and travelers.
• Establish process windows, tolerances, and control metrics to ensure repeatability and yield.
• Develop, qualify, and continuously improve fabrication processes.
• Troubleshoot process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Performing mechanical and/or chemical processes to define waveguides.
• Dice and polish waveguide crystal subassemblies.
• Define and execute physical and optical characterization to assess fabricated waveguides and devices.
• Analyze process and device data to guide optimization and design feedback.
• Generate trustworthy, defendable data to support technical decisions and program milestones.
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation, SOPs, travelers, and change records.
• Ensure processes meet safety, quality, and program compliance requirements.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs evolve, consistent with the scope of the role.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, optics, or other related field, or 5+ years of handson experience working in Chemistry or Photonics fabrication
• Ability to independently troubleshoot processes based on experimental results.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience fabricating optical or photonic devices, particularly nonlinear optical waveguides.
• Experience with optical loss measurements, mode characterization, or related photonic testing.
• Lean manufacturing experience.

Benefits

AdvR offers flexible schedules; subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement contributions; and paid holidays and PTO.

To apply

Please submit applications with cover letter to info@advr-inc.com