Member of Technical Staff, Optoelectronics Systems Engineer

Lumotive’s award-winning optical semiconductor solutions enable advanced sensing and perception capabilities in next-generation consumer, mobility, and industrial automation products such as mobile devices, autonomous vehicles, and robots. The company’s patented Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) beam steering chips deliver an unparalleled combination of high performance, exceptional reliability, and low cost — all in a tiny, easily integrated solution. Lumotive has received measurable industry acclaim including Laser Focus World's 2024 Innovators Award; CES Innovation Awards in 2022, 2024, and 2025; Fast Company’s Next Big Thing in Tech 2023; a 2022 SPIE PRISM Award; and a prestigious Edison Award. Investors include Gates Frontier, MetaVC Partners, Quan Funds, Samsung Ventures, and Uniquest.

Job Description: 

The Optoelectronics Systems Engineer plays a key role in a small cross-functional team in a start-up environment developing the next generation of lidar. This is a hands-on role that blends optics, electronics, and software. You’ll work closely with the team to support the hardware design, system bring-up, software development, testing, and calibration of our next-generation, LCM-based lidar systems. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across internal functional units as well as with third party suppliers, partners, and customers. This position reports to a Principal Optoelectronic Systems Engineer.   

• Contribute to the design and development of LCM-based lidar systems, collaborating closely with hardware, optics, and FPGA teams to shape system architecture and functionality.
• Perform hands-on PCB bring-up, validation, and debug for mixed-signal and optoelectronic assemblies.
• Develop and maintain Python-based system control software for lidar systems, interfacing with optical and electronic subsystems.
• Work closely with FPGA engineers to validate system PCB signals and digital interfaces, to ensure reliable timing and communication between system components.
• Support characterization and calibration of optoelectronic components (lasers, photodetectors, optics) in lab and prototype environments.
• Work with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, and optical test benches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (optics, firmware, mechanical) to support system integration and testing.
• Participate in hardware and system design reviews, focusing on system integration, testability, and robustness for LCM-based LiDAR systems.
• Develop and refine calibration routines to optimize LiDAR system performance and consistency.
• Diagnose and resolve system-level issues involving electronics, optics, and embedded software.
• Present data, methods, and conclusions to the technical and leadership team. 

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field 
• 5+ years of experience in Optoelectronic Systems Engineering.
• Hands-on experience in system integration, PCB bring-up, and debug for optoelectronic or photonics-based systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python for system control and test automation.
• Familiarity with Git, Unix environments, and embedded systems
• Experience with laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, high-speed probes, optical power meters, spectrum analyzers, etc.).
• Familiarity with optoelectronic system components including lasers, photodetectors, and beam steering technologies.
• Experience in LiDAR system design preferred but related experience in RADAR or ultrasound will also be considered. 
• Experience developing calibration and system optimization techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills across hardware and software domains.
• Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.

Benefits include but not limited to:

Health, dental and vision

FSA, HSA

PTO plus 14 paid company holidays

401K with 3% contribution

Stock Options

Life insurance and disability