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
A Scientist at AdvR works within the Technology (R&D) group to expand AdvR’s capabilities by contributing to innovation around waveguide fabrication, evaluation, and/or packaging. As a part of the Technology group, the Scientist will contribute to the execution of the AdvR technology roadmap by performing challenging experimental tasks involving nonlinear optics and electro-optic modulation. These tasks will be performed in collaboration with both the Technology and Delivery
(Production) teams.
Location
Onsite, Bozeman MT.
Key responsibilities
- Under the guidance of senior technical staff, develop unique experimental capabilities that enable development of new waveguide and electro-optic technologies.
- Evaluate waveguide-based devices for their electro-optic and nonlinear performance.
- Generate high-quality data to test experimental hypotheses, ensuring results that are accurate, reproducible, and defensible.
- Contribute to internal and external reports that are reviewed with senior technical staff.
- Work with the Delivery team to support unique measurements or experiments that may be required for delivery.
- Work within AdvR’s theoretical framework to support experimental results.
- Support the sales team through technical customer interactions, when appropriate.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs evolve, consistent with the scope of the role.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, or related field.
- 2+ years demonstrated experience in an optics or photonics R&D setting.
- Experience with optical waveguides, fiber optics, RF photonics, and/or laser development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate with experts and nonexperts.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Due to the nature of the work and applicable regulations, this position requires U.S. citizenship.
Preferred qualifications
- Advanced degree in Physics, Engineering or other related field.
- 5+ Years demonstrated experience in an optics or photonics R&D setting.
- Knowledge of quantum optics, quantum light characterization techniques, and photon entanglement generation.
- Knowledge of electro-optic modulators and their characterization.
- Experience with waveguide fabrication processes, including contact lithography, PVD systems, and wet chemistry.
- Demonstrated experience with instrumentation control via Python or similar.
- Demonstrated experience with proposal writing, conference presentations, and/or peer reviewed publications.
Reporting structure
This person will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer and will work closely with other personnel in the technology group. No direct reports.
Benefits
AdvR offers flexible schedules and competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement accounts.
To apply
Please submit applications with cover letter to info@advr-inc.com