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About the Team:
Project Taara is focused on delivering high-throughput and long-range connectivity via free-space optical communication (FSOC) links that uses light (eye-safe lasers) propagating between two terminals to wirelessly transmit high speed data (upto 20 Gbps). It can connect two points up to 10 km apart and has a few unique advantages over traditional fiber:
- Avoids challenges associated with trenching or securing permitting rights
- Costs a fraction of what it would to deploy underground cables & can be installed in a few hours
- Operates in the unlicensed spectrum and, therefore, bypasses licensing fees; it is also immune to interference issues that other unlicensed alternatives face
Project Taara is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer who will be responsible for developing hardware for next generation wireless optical communication systems.
About the Role:
This person is responsible for bringing advanced wireless optical communication system designs from concept to product. You will lead a multidisciplinary team with backgrounds including photonics, electronics, control systems and system integration. In collaboration with other leads, the engineer is responsible for architecting a cutting edge wireless optical communication system.
The position seeks highly-motivated individuals that enjoy working in a small dynamic team environment, with a passion for solving challenging problems that can lead to high-impact advances in technology.
How you will make an impact:
- Lead a multidisciplinary R&D hardware and photonics team developing next generation technologies.
- Own and drive the hardware design roadmap and hardware technical direction.
- Responsible for hardware system design, integration and testing, including supporting the building of required lab capabilities.
- Identify and manage external contract manufacturers and vendors for rapid development and production.
- Mentor and coach other team members.
- Motivated by making the world a better place through technology, and wanting to be part of a team that makes this happen.
- Ability to influence without authority, working with technical and cross-functional teams who do not report into this role to get things done.
What you should have:
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
- 10+ years of industry experience in hardware engineering
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
- Deep technical domain expertise in photonics and electronic design including understanding of the state of industry to set strategy
- Knowledge in high speed and mixed signal circuit design
It would be great if you also had these:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in photonics integrated Circuit
- Experience with embedded systems
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