Optical Engineer
Quick answer
Astera Neuro is hiring a remote Optical Engineer with a senior level position, offering a competitive compensation package, to design and build optical instruments for large-scale neuroscience experiments.
- Role
- Optical Engineer
- Organization
- Astera Neuro
- Location
- Remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
Astera Neuro is hiring a world-class optical engineer to design and build the optical instruments large-scale neuroscience depends on, most of which don’t exist commercially, from optimizing the scale and speed of existing two-photon imaging and photostimulation systems to developing novel technologies for fast optical interfacing with brain tissue at cellular resolution.
What you'll do
- Design precision optical systems for neuroscience experiments
- Develop an advanced miniature two-photon microscope
- Build electronics, control hardware, and software
- Iterate until the optical systems work for the experiment
- Own complex instruments end-to-end
- Help drive technical direction
What it takes
- PhD, MS, or BS with 3-12 years of experience in optical engineering, biomedical engineering, physics, or a related field
- A world-class generalist and hands-on problem-solver
- Resourcefulness about getting things built quickly
- Comfort working from a rough idea
- Deep fundamentals in optical design and fabrication
- Experience equipping and running an optical workshop, makerspace, or prototyping facility
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive benefits package and total compensation that is competitive and commensurate with the level of experience and qualifications
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified, but it is competitive and commensurate with the level of experience and qualifications.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a PhD, MS, or BS with 3-12 years of experience in optical engineering, biomedical engineering, physics, or a related field, and a world-class generalist and hands-on problem-solver.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 12/31 to Astera Neuro.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on Astera Neuro's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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