Optical Sensor Engineer (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: On-site in Wilton, Connecticut, United States, with up to two remote workdays per week for eligible activities; regular laboratory work, cleanroom access, training, meetings, and occasional domestic or international travel are required.

Base annual salary: $0–$0.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced semiconductor manufacturing systems that help produce smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient microchips.

What you will do

• Design and develop optical sensor systems integrating light sources, detectors, optical components, electronics, and software.
• Build, align, test, and troubleshoot optical and photonic systems in laboratory environments.
• Analyze experimental and system-performance data to improve sensor functionality.
• Develop and execute test plans, investigate technical problems, and determine root causes.
• Implement and refine data-analysis tools using MATLAB and Python.
• Collaborate with optics, software, electronics, and system-integration engineers and communicate technical findings clearly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, optics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field with at least two years of relevant experience, or a master’s or doctoral degree in a related field.
• Experience with data analysis, signal processing, scientific software development, optical alignment, imaging systems, detectors, or photonic technologies.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar engineering tools.
• Laboratory testing experience and the ability to interpret experimental results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and technical communication skills in English.
• Must be legally authorized to access United States-controlled technology before starting work.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and trust in how work is approached.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for employees and their families.
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan.
• Eight hours of vacation leave per month and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Work may involve cleanrooms, protective equipment, strong magnetic fields, and high voltage or currents.