Senior Automation Software Engineer, Optical Packaging
Core
Design, develop, and deploy automation solutions for real-time control of high-precision optical alignment systems and nano-positioning stages to accelerate R&D, manufacturing, and testing.
Role type
Senior IC automation software engineer (optical packaging)
Builds
Automated control software for precision hardware, including optomechanical alignment systems and nano-positioning stages
Domain
Quantum computing hardware / Silicon photonics / Precision optics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, C++, C#, real-time systems, hardware interfacing, nano-positioning systems, motion controllers, precision actuators, control systems, sensor integration, closed-loop feedback, laboratory instrumentation, optics, high-precision metrology, data acquisition, automation tools (LabVIEW, MATLAB)
Preferred skills
image processing, computer vision, optical alignment techniques, beam steering, interferometry, image processing libraries (OpenCV), system-level testing frameworks, high-vacuum automation, Jira, Arena PLM
Technologies
LabVIEW, MATLAB, OpenCV, Jira, Arena PLM
Responsibilities
Architect and implement automation software for real-time control of precision hardware; Develop algorithms and motion sequences for sub-micron optical alignment, calibration, and measurement routines; Integrate motion control systems with cameras, sensors, and software platforms; Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks for functional testing and performance monitoring; Collaborate with mechanical, optical, and systems engineers to define software interfaces; Guide junior team members and lead code reviews and technical decision-making
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC