October 2023

Common lab research and development manager

Ref: Starlight Manager

TOPTICA Photonics SAS research and development department is involved since 2014 in a common laboratory with the LP2N (Laboratoire Photonique Numérique et Nanoscience, CNRS) called Starlight+: www.lp2n.institutoptique.fr/labcom/labcom-starlight where both academic and industrial people work together for pushing the state of the art of our field.
To strengthen our team and keep the link between the company and our joint lab, we are looking for our new common lab team leader. The job is located in Talence (France), at the Institut d’Optique d’Aquitaine (IOA).
The common lab team leader will report to the R&D Manager and will be responsible for:

  • Leading innovative and fundamental new projects from proof of concept (TRL3) to prototype demonstration (TRL6)
  • Managing a highly motivated research team (both CNRS and TOPTICA Photonics SAS employees) and ensure efficient project management (time, budget, and deliverables)
  • Focusing each technological solutions in phase with reliable and easy to manufacture products
  • Reporting to the company all success or issues related to research projects

Your profile:

  • PhD in laser and optics with more than 5 years of experience in fiber laser research and development and team management
  • Expertise in fiber technology (splice and recoat) and non-linear processes (SHG,SFG,DFG)
  • Interest in innovative R&D challenges, from proof of concept to final product according to our laser roadmap
  • Interest in performing experiments in lab environment with a dynamic team of technicians, scientists and engineers focused on delivering on objectives

We offer:

  • A competitive salary commensurate with your education and experience.
  • Scientific missions and projects in the R&D department in an attractive company with highly motivated, focused, and empathetic people ready to move mountains for laser technology with promising present and future applications.
  • Several annual social events for taking time to relax and to get to know co-workers.
  • Company sponsored medical insurance and luncheon vouchers (Ticket Restaurant).

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D.in optics/laser or related field
  • Experience in project management and team management
  • Experience with fiber manipulation (splicing, recoating,…)
  • Prior experience in optics/photonics preferred
  • Able to work independently and as a team player. Ideal candidate will be a driven, motivated, self-starter

Interested?
Send your resume and cover letter to renaud.vibert [at] toptica-france.com withref: Starlight Manager

TOPTICA PHOTONICS SAS
Cité de la Photonique – Bâtiment Sirah
11 avenue de Canteranne
33600 Pessac
France

T +33 547 745590
F +33 5 47 74 55 99

About the Company

The story of TOPTICA Photonics SAS (formerly Azurlight Systems) began in 2010 in Bordeaux (France) with the first demonstration of a multiwatt blue fiber laser.
Today, we can offer a multitude of specific wavelengths in infrared, visible or UV ranges based on our single frequency fiber laser and amplifier architecture.
This technology, able to combine high power and ultra-low noise has the potential to be a game-changer and push the limits of both academic and industrial applications. Our lasers have an international recognition and are becoming the perfect tool for the major challenges in quantum applications.