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Wavefront Sensing and Control Engineer

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About the Team:

Taara focuses on increasing access to abundant and affordable internet with beams of light (Wireless Optical Communication). Like fiber, but without the cables, Taara uses wireless optical communication to transmit data at super high speeds through the air as a very narrow, invisible beam. Taara has helped bridge a particularly stubborn connectivity gap between Brazzaville (Republic of Congo) and Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo) across the Congo river. More on this topic is available here and more about Taara here.

About the Role:

Taara is seeking an engineer responsible for modeling, evaluating, and implementing wavefront sensing and control algorithms for our next-generation wireless optical communication products based on photonic integrated circuits. The candidate will be responsible for taking these algorithms from the design phase all the way to deployment on Taara’s embedded platforms in the field. This will involve architecting and simulating wavefront sensing and control systems, assessing performance and implementation trade-offs, and working on their implementation and bring-up on real-time hardware.

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.

About the Role:

Design, evaluate, and implement wavefront sensing and control algorithms.
Participate in deep theoretical analysis, simulation, trade space exploration, and embedded implementation of the system.
Use and improve internal Python simulation tools that help evaluate various approaches and their design parameters.
Identify ways to optimize the deployment on embedded, real-time DSPs (FPGAs, ASICs) and participate in the implementation and bring-up process.
Advise hardware engineers on future photonic and electronic integrated circuits specifications.
Motivated by making the world a better place through technology, and wanting to be part of a team that makes this happen.

What you should have:

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or similar discipline.
Strong theoretical background in optimization, estimation and control theory.
Expertise in closed-loop wavefront sensing and control approaches, and their associated trade-offs.
Understanding of atmospheric beam propagation and the consequences of atmospheric turbulence.
Experience with real-time software development and embedded platforms
Strong coding skills in Python and C/C++ or similar

It would be great if you also had these:

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
4+ years of industry experience designing, implementing and bringing up real-time DSP.
Experience with multi-dimensional convex optimization algorithms.
Experience working with optical testbeds with wavefront sensors and actuators.
Experience interfacing with FPGAs, ASICs.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 - $175,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

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What You Should Know About Wavefront Sensing and Control Engineer, Taara

Join Taara as a Wavefront Sensing and Control Engineer in Sunnyvale, where we’re on a mission to make high-speed internet accessible everywhere. At Taara, we’re transforming wireless optical communication, delivering data at astounding speeds through invisible beams of light - just like fiber, but without the cables! You would be at the forefront of technology, modeling and implementing advanced wavefront sensing and control algorithms for our innovative wireless optical solutions based on cutting-edge photonic integrated circuits. You'll dive into the design and deployment of these algorithms, from simulation to real-time hardware implementation, working collaboratively with a small and passionate team. Your role is pivotal; you'll evaluate different systems, assess performance trade-offs, and contribute to the deployment of algorithms on embedded platforms in the field. If solving complex engineering challenges excites you and you’re eager to engineer technologies that impact the world positively, this position could be the perfect fit. Bring your expertise in closed-loop wavefront sensing, optimization, and control theory into a dynamic environment where your skills can shine and lead to breakthroughs in connectivity. Are you ready to be part of a team that’s truly making a difference? Let’s connect!

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Wavefront Sensing and Control Engineer at Taara?

As a Wavefront Sensing and Control Engineer at Taara, your main responsibilities include designing, evaluating, and implementing wavefront sensing and control algorithms. You will work on theoretical analysis, system simulation, and embedded implementation, optimizing for real-time performance on embedded platforms. Your role will have a significant impact on the performance and capabilities of our next-gen wireless optical communication products.