development lifecycle: defining requirements, planning experiments, fabricating and measuring samples, benchmarking results against simulations, identifying root causes, and translating findings into robust product and manufacturing decisions. What you’ll do: Lead or support material and substrate qualification across polymers, glass, lithium niobate, silicon carbide, and other advanced optical materials; Define … equipment suppliers to qualify capabilities, review technical data, manage samples, and resolve process challenges; Coordinate cross-functional builds and trials alongside materials, process, design, manufacturing, reliability, and optical-test engineering teams; Analyze experimental data, maintain rigorous technical documentation, and communicate key insights and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership. Knowledge, Skills ...