Principal Fiber Optic Gyroscope Engineer

Location: Sydney, Australia

Company

hirify.global develops AI, robotics, navigation, photonics, inertial sensing, sonar, GNSS, and quantum-sensing technologies for land, air, sea, and space applications.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of fiber optic gyroscopes and related navigation systems for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Develop and scale FOG manufacturing processes for large production volumes, including fiber optic coil testing and stress conditioning.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, production, and Production Engineering teams on product integration and process development.
• Analyze test data, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to improve FOG performance and reliability.
• Establish performance metrics and statistical process control measures, and guide the development of fiber optic coil process tooling.
• Track advances in FOG technology, photonics, and manufacturing while supporting customer-focused product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Optics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience with Fiber Optic Gyroscopes and strong theoretical and practical understanding of FOG physics, including the Sagnac effect and associated phenomena.
• In-depth knowledge of photonics components relevant to FOGs, including light sources, optical fibers, couplers, modulators, and detectors.
• Strong background in electro-optical systems design and integration.
• Experience with manufacturing processes for optical or precision electro-mechanical systems, including the challenges of large-scale production.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
• Proactive, results-oriented approach with strong ownership, accountability, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice to have

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Understanding of algorithms and software used in inertial navigation systems.
• Familiarity with simulation and modeling tools for optical and inertial systems.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, or autonomous systems.
• Formal training in RCA tools and 8D problem solving.

Culture & Benefits

• Research- and discovery-oriented environment focused on advancing autonomy and delivering high-quality products.
• Fast-paced, dynamic work environment with changing priorities and an emphasis on self-motivation and ownership.
• Cross-functional collaboration across engineering, software, hardware, production, and manufacturing teams.