Optoelectronic Engineer

About the Role: This is a builder’s role. You will take optoelectronic and RF hardware from electromagnetic simulation through PCB layout, prototype assembly, and bench characterization — and see your designs fielded. We are not looking for an advisor to our problems; we are looking for a hands‑on engineer who wants to build things. Ten or more years of experience is ideal, but extremely motivated engineers with fewer years of experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do: Design and simulate optoelectronic and RF structures and interconnects in ANSYS HFSSDesign PCBs — schematic capture through high-speed/RF layout Build, measure, and characterize prototypes on the bench (VNA, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, optical instrumentation)Integrate and operate software-defined radio (SDR) platforms at the system and architecture level Work closely within a small engineering team; document and share your designs and results

Required Qualifications: BS in Electrical Engineering Hands‑on experience designing, building, and testing optoelectronic and/or RF hardware — 10+ years ideal; motivated engineers with less experience are encouraged to apply Proficiency with ANSYS HFSSPCB design experience (e.g., Altium, Cadence/Allegro, KiCad)Working knowledge of SDR architectures — what they are and how to use them (component‑level SDR design is not required)Comfortable making laboratory measurements and working as part of a teamU.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance Willingness to relocate to, and work on‑site in, Charlottesville, VAPreferred QualificationsMS in Electrical Engineering or a related field Device fabrication experience (semiconductor or photonic)Tape‑out experience Familiarity with SDR toolchains such as GNU Radio and USRP hardware Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) in engineering workflows Compensation & Location$110,000–$150,000 annually, negotiable based on experience Full-time, on-site in Charlottesville, Virginia Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHSA offering 401K, Roth options Skyline Instruments is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.