Note: The successful candidate will be required to obtain a security clearance to work on projects with the Canadian government which may include providing proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency. Please only apply if you believe you will be able to obtain security clearance.

Our Company

We are Twin Paradox Labs, a small startup with very big aspirations: To remove the technical barriers limiting scientific progress so that humanity’s greatest challenges can be overcome. We are developing hardware to transform quantum and atomic devices from academic experiments into real-world instruments, unlocking entire new fields of research and discovery in applications as varied as greenhouse gas sensing, quantum computing, and space exploration. All of this starts by building precision electronics and optics to manipulate the internal structure of single atoms. That’s what we do.

In the past 8 months we have:

• Launched a prototype laser system on a SpaceX rocket, enabling a quantum gravity sensor for earth observation
• Demonstrated the viability of our laser technology in the application of greenhouse gas sensing
• Delivered our first product, a robust and compact laser system, to a Government of Canada Defense organization

If you have a “can-do” attitude, want to be constantly learning and trying new things, and want to build the best possible tools to explore and protect our world, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Product Development Engineer to join our team. In this role you will play a vital part in the development of Twin Paradox Labs’ laser systems, driving the development of innovative electro-optic products through concept generation, requirements definition, design, prototyping, testing and verification, and release for production.

You will bring a varied skillset to our small startup team, with experience spanning both hardware and software, and will take full ownership of your projects while collaborating closely with team members in other disciplines to deliver impactful electro-optic products.

Valuable Skills and Experience

Product Development

• Defining design requirements and constraints
• Generating creative and practical product concepts and ideas
• Proven engineering design skills and prototyping expertise
• Developing and executing thorough verification test plans
• Drafting detailed and complete design documentation

Electronics Hardware

• Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics
• PCB/electronics design experience an asset
• Comfortable working with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
• Developing verification/validation test procedures for electronics

Optics and Mechanical Design

• 3D modelling (Fusion, Solidworks, etc.) and mechanical design
• Experience with lasers, fibre-optics, and bulk-optical systems an asset
• Familiarity with atomic physics and optical interferometers is an asset but not required
• Developing verification/validation test procedures for optics systems

Firmware

• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGAs, or similar embedded systems an asset
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks (such as Robot Framework) and software tools

Software

• Programming in Python required; familiarity with C/C++ an asset
• Experience with Linux (including experience with embedded Linux systems like Raspberry Pi's)
• Experience using Git for version control (commits, branching, merging, etc.)

About You

• A minimum of 1 year of work experience in an Engineering environment (co-op/internship/research experience applicable)
• Self-motivated and able to work independently; strong time management skills to reliably deliver solutions within budget and on time
• Excited to collaborate with other engineering and science disciplines
• A methodical and robust approach to product development; efficient and systematic troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Inherently curious with a strong desire to learn new fields (Quantum/photonics/sensing applications) and develop and deploy new products for them
• Energized by solving meaningful, complex problems
• Bachelors Degree in relevant Engineering specialty or equivalent

Details

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $60,000 to $80,000 annually plus employee stock options

Benefits: Health benefits plan

Location: Central Ottawa (Lansdowne/Glebe)

Environment: Primarily in-office/lab, with occasional remote-work flexibility