Lumotive is pioneering the era of programmable optics—where light is controlled as intelligently and flexibly as software.
At the heart of this transformation is a once-in-a-generation innovation: a flat CMOS-based “general purpose optic.” Lumotive’s Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) beam forming chips can be programmed to function as a beam steering mirror, a lens, mirror, a beam splitter—or any optical function—replacing bulky and mechanical optical components with a fully digital, reconfigurable semiconductor . This breakthrough lays the foundation for a massive shift in multiple technologies—from 3D sensing and imaging to optical networking, free space optical communication, and beyond. Like the shift from analog to digital in electronics, programmable optics will reshape industries from robotics, self-driving cars, AI, defense, and healthcare.
Lumotive’s first commercial application is in LiDAR, where its software-defined beam steering chips are already enabling compact, high-performance, solid-state sensors. These sensors are being deployed today in smart infrastructure, robotics, and mobility systems through leading module makers and solution integrators.
With more than 200 patents and growing commercial traction, Lumotive is delivering the world’s first digital platform for light—and redefining what’s possible in the optical age.
Job Description:
As a metasurface optical test engineer you will be responsible for optical characterization and optimization of light control metasurfaces (LCMs). Activities include scripting, data collection, and analysis of key LCM performance metrics in addition to maintenance, development, and validation of test stations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and extend Python characterization scripts for automated R&D testing of optical metasurfaces.
- Design, build, and align optical bench setups to extend LCM metrology capabilities.
- Develop optimization routines to maximize LCM performance.
- Define and perform QA routines to validate characterization stations.
- Collaborate with a small team in a fast-paced environment to continuously expand testing capability and inform production of future metasurface generations.
- Systematically document test results and testing procedures.
- Present data, methods, and conclusions to the technical and leadership team.
- Participate in code review process.
Qualifications:
- Masters or PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field required.
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong Python fundamentals related to hardware control, data analysis, and database interfacing.
- Strong optics fundamentals related to Fourier, Gaussian, geometrical, and diffractive optics.
- Experience prototyping optomechanical systems.
- Experience working in an optical lab environment on alignment and/or characterization (working with photodetectors, lasers, oscilloscopes)
- Experience using optical /mechanical modeling tools like Zemax / Solidworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Base pay is scaled depending on experience + Performance based Quarterly Bonus + Equity.
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
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