R&D head and team leader for product management for deep tech startup

vor 2 Wochen

SaintSulpice VD, Waadt, Schweiz Deeplight SA Vollzeit

Deeplight SA is a privately held high-tech spin-off company, founded in 2021 by researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland (EPFL) and from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany. We specialize in developing frequency-agile laser sources with ultra-low phase noise based on advanced photonic integrated circuits. Our technology base enables us to cater to scientific, industrial, and consumer markets with significant economic potential. By bridging the gap between scientific-grade laser systems and widely used semiconductor laser diodes, we bring low-noise, highly compact laser systems to various applications, such as autonomous driving, optical communication for space, quantum computing, quantum cryptography, fiber sensing, and more.

Tasks

We are looking for an individual that wishes to oversee the transition from our MVP to a product, including:

1. Technology Development:

  • Technical project management
  • Contribution to technology roadmap
  • Management of lead customers, projects, and internal R&D activities
  • Lead the technological development efforts of the startup, overseeing the research, design, and implementation of innovative solutions and NRE contracts
  • Collaborate with the technology team to drive the development of cutting-edge products or services aligned with the company's vision.
  • Ensure the efficient integration of technology solutions, optimizing performance and reliability.

2. Business Development:

  • Represent company at trade fairs
  • Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships, fostering collaboration with industry leaders and potential clients.
  • Leverage market insights to identify new business opportunities
  • Oversee and lead NRE efforts on the business side
Requirements
  • PhD in an area related to Photonics, laser Physics, Semiconductor Physics Industrial experience preferred
  • Excellent proficiency in English, fluency in German and French is a plus.
  • We prefer experience in technology development and business development, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
  • We prefer with a track record of guiding a teams towards successful outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Benefits
  • The opportunity to define and shape from ground a high-tech company in integrated photonics technology for LiDAR, sensing, industrial metrology, and space communication
  • Participation in the success and growth of the company via an e.g. employee stock option program (ESOP)
  • Working on next generation photonic integrated circuits (PIC) technologies
  • An inspiring working environment, in Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva

Activity rate: 80-100%

Place of work: Lausanne

Start date: As soon as possible

We thought you might be interested to know:

  • We are a small team fully committed to addressing all business requirements. Consequently, the review and interview process may take some time. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
  • Rest assured that if your background and experience meet the requirements of the position, we will contact you. If not, please accept our apologies for not being able to respond to all candidates. We greatly appreciate your interest in our company.
  • Please note that due to limited resources, we cannot respond individually to emails or messages. Thank you for your understanding.

Timeline:

  • Due to our internal operations and recent incorporation, we have extended the recruitment timeline for this position and estimate it will be filled by September.
  • We are currently collecting and evaluating candidates and,
  • expect to start interviews in August.

Once the position has been filled, we will delete all applicant data within the next six months unless you request an earlier deletion.

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