About this opportunity
Montana Photonics & Quantum Alliance lists this Photonics Engineer opportunity in bozeman, Montana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company
AdvR Inc.
Contract Type
Full Time
Location
Bozeman, MT
Position Summary
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 (Southampton, UK) and Radiantis (Barcelona, Spain), AdvR benefits from shared expertise and a broad technology portfolio across the photonics industry. AdvR’s Photonics Team is responsible for assembling and testing photonic components using internally and externally sourced components and compiling/disseminating data appropriately throughout the process. The Photonics Engineer is responsible for supporting production through assembly, characterization, and troubleshooting of photonic products. Photonics Engineers develop and maintain procedures for key processes in the photonics team.
Key Responsibilities
Device assembly, troubleshooting and characterization for frequency conversion and phase modulation
Setup and perform experiments for Research & Development (R&D) efforts and communicate the results
Develop and maintain experimental and measurement setups including software and hardware developed internally and externally
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key processes
Support prototype builds, integration, and troubleshooting
Collaborate with the internal Technology and Product Design teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, scalable, and cost-effective
Investigate and resolve product issues encountered during production or customer use
Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of products and processes
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs evolve, consistent with the scope of the role
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or 5+ years of hands‑on experience)
Strong foundation in optics, photonics, or electro-optics
Experience with optical test equipment and laboratory practices
Strong problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
Ability to follow precise written and verbal procedures
Strong attention to detail
Organized and dependable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams
Preferred Qualifications
Hands‑on experience with fiber pigtailing, fiber optic frequency conversion and electro‑optic modulation
Experience working in production or manufacturing environments
Lean manufacturing experience
Benefits
AdvR offers flexible schedules and competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement accounts.
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Worksite address
bozeman, MT, 59772, US
Who can apply
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