Manufacturing Software Development Technician

Salary: $75,000 - $110,000 based upon education, work experience, and skills

About Vescent

Vescent is The Foundation of the Quantum Era. We provide frequency combs, laser systems, and control electronics that drive leading Quantum 2.0 solutions in quantum computing, timing, networking, and sensing. These products are optimized for leading lab hero experiments and rugged field use, an unheard-of combination until now. Our mission is to enable the scale-up of Quantum 2.0 technologies by providing stability, precision, and integration needed to turn leading-edge quantum discoveries into deployment at scale.

The work environment is fun, fast-paced, challenging, and interdisciplinary. The Vescent team takes pride in its work, is energetic and agile, and enjoys celebrating team successes.

Position Summary

Vescent Technologies seeks a creative and highly driven individual to join our Prototyping Group in Golden, CO. The candidate will support the development and release of state-of-the-art laser and opto-electronic technology for manufacturing release. This role will focus on manufacturing software development, troubleshooting, manufacturing process data record keeping, database design and setup of frequency-controlled laser solutions. The right candidate is someone who is hands-on, enjoys learning new skills, solving challenging technical problems, skilled at pattern recognition, and being part of a highly collaborative team. The position will involve working with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, production technicians, and sales and marketing personnel to ensure the design of manufacturing support software will meet the design and manufacturing requirements along with market demands. This position is >85% on-site. Travel requirements: 0-5%

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software tools for use during the manufacture and testing of electro-optical products.
• Develop and document a database for testing records for prototype and production systems.
• Interface with Engineering Team to develop requirements for test of PCBAs and integrated systems, ensuring full test coverage of the circuit design.
• Work independently and collaboratively on prototype and production systems.
• Follow release & regression testing procedures to validate new releases of internally developed software/firmware.
• Develop testing processes for prototype systems for manufacturing release – including work instruction, test station setups, and testing record keeping.
• Perform laboratory measurements. Analyze and present test data.
• Participate in discussions with collaborators.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S in Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree in relevant field
• 2+ years experience in a research or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Python, data collection and analysis, interfacing with laboratory equipment, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing testing software development and troubleshooting role
• Experience with electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, frequency counters)
• GUI Design and Development Experience
• Competence in database management technologies (SQL, or other similar)

Desirable Additional Skills

• Experience working in a Document Control or Change Control manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer programming (Python preferred) and data analysis
• Fluency in reading and understanding electrical circuit diagrams
• Comfortable with soldering/rework of SMD components (0402 passives, VQFN, ICs with <0.4mm pin pitch, etc.)
• Comfortable working with complex, mixed-signal circuit designs including high-speed analog, RF, digital communications, etc.
• Experience working in a Document Control or Change Control manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer programming (Python preferred) and data analysis

Benefits

• Flexible schedule options to support work-life balance
• 4 Weeks of PTO annually
• 7 Company paid holidays, 1 Floating Holiday
• 401(K) Plan with employer contribution
• Health & Dental Insurance with plan options including employer-paid premium coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer matching available with eligible plans
• Incentive Stock Option
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Relocation Assistance

How to Apply

Please send your resume with a cover letter to hr@vescent.com. Your cover letter should express how your skills, qualifications, and interests address the job description, and why you want to work at Vescent. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

Compliance Notice

This position is subject to a background check in accordance with applicable laws, and employment is contingent upon the successful completion of that process as well as the ability to meet eligibility criteria for access to secured or regulated work environments. Vescent Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Employment with Vescent Technologies is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, as permitted by applicable law.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact hr@vescent.com

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply in accordance with applicable job posting policies.