Instrumentation Engineer

Position Summary:

Irradiant Technologies is looking for an Instrumentation Engineer to help install, integrate, and test electro-optical subsystems used in our lithography and metrology platforms. This role focuses on hardware/software integration across a wide range of precision instrumentation and electro-optical subsystems, including beam modulation, optical actuation and scanning, precision motion and positioning, signal-acquisition and conditioning electronics, and embedded control hardware. You will write prototyping code, build test setups, perform calibration and characterization, and analyze performance at both component and system level.

What you'll be doing:

• Install, commission, and maintain electro-optical, optomechanical, and precision instrumentation subsystems, including beam-modulation, motion/control, sensing, signal-acquisition and embedded control hardware.
• Develop and maintain control and test code (e.g., Python/C/C++) to interface with instruments and motion/control hardware.
• Design and execute test plans to characterize performance of individual components and integrated systems (stability, latency, accuracy, repeatability). 
• Set up, run, and automate lab experiments for system validation and performance benchmarking. 
• Calibrate electro-optical and optomechanical systems; document calibration procedures and results. 
• Debug hardware and software issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, SMUs, multimeters, optical power meters and other lab instrumentation. Set up, monitor and analyze diagnostic logging. 
• Create clear documentation for wiring, interfaces, test setups, and operating procedures. 
• Collaborate with software, optics, and lithography teams to integrate new hardware into existing platforms and iterate on performance improvements.

What experience you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience working with mixed hardware/software systems (e.g., test stands, automation rigs, instrumentation setups)
• Hands-on experience with: 
  • Instrumentation and control hardware 
  • Basic analog/digital electronics and signal interfacing 
  • Lab equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, power supplies 
• Programming experience for instrument and hardware control (preferably Python; C/C++ or similar also acceptable). 
• Clear written and verbal communication, including concise documentation of experiments and results.

What will help you stand out:

• Hands-on experience with electro-optical hardware such as modulators, beam-steering devices, optical detectors, laser sources or scientific cameras. 
• Hands-on experience with precision motion systems 
• Familiarity with real-time or near–real-time control loops, latency-sensitive systems and/or high-speed timing and synchronization.
• Demonstrated experience with basic data analysis and visualization (e.g., NumPy/Pandas/Matplotlib or similar tools). 
• Demonstrated experience building automated test setups (test scripts, logging, calibration routines). 
• Background in optics or photonics (coursework or practical experience).
• Familiarity with Git or similar version control for managing test and control code.

About Us

Irradiant Technologies is pioneering the future of nano-optics and photonics with our proprietary 3D nanofabrication platform. Our technology enables the creation of optical components with geometries and refractive index profiles previously unattainable, opening doors to entirely new classes of photonic devices. By redefining what is possible in optical design and manufacturing, we are accelerating innovations in sensing, communication, imaging, display, and computation. We are expanding our team with individuals who are comfortable working hands-on with complex hardware and software systems. 

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $90,000–$120,000. We are committed to equitable compensation across our company. We handle our healthcare benefits through an annual reimbursement to give our employees flexibility to choose the plans that meet their needs. We offer a Flexible Paid Time Off policy and encourage people to take regular vacation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Irradiant Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team free from discrimination or harassment. We encourage candidates of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status to apply. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to contact us with any requests for accommodation.