Taaraconnect

Director of Optical and Mechanical

Sunnyvale, CA · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$210k-$260kDetected 99 days ago

Mechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignLoad TestingLeadershipCommunication

About the role

As our Director of Optical and Mechanical at Taara, you will play a pivotal role in a mission to connect billions of people who lack affordable and abundant internet access today.
Your work on our wireless optical communication systems won't just advance technology, it will directly impact lives by providing access to information, education, and economic opportunities.
You will spearhead the development of our advanced wireless optical communication systems from concept to market-ready products.

Born at X, Google's Moonshot Factory, Taara is on a mission to connect billions of people lacking abundant and affordable internet today by pioneering the way we use light to deliver faster, cheaper, and more reliable connectivity.
You'll have the opportunity to mentor others, shape a team, and build a career at the forefront of a groundbreaking field.
Own the optics, opto-mechanical and mechanical design roadmap and drive technical direction across hardware initiatives
Mentor and develop team members to build deep technical expertise and leadership capabilities
Drive end-to-end hardware system design, integration, and comprehensive testing protocols
Build and expand lab capabilities to support advanced hardware development and validation
Develop robust optical test processes and infrastructure to ensure product reliability and performance including test setups emulating environmental channel conditions such as motion, precipitation and atmospheric disturbances
Technical Expertise: Deep technical expertise in optical and mechanical design, modeling and simulation.
Background in outdoor/harsh environment hardware design and testing.

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or related technical discipline.

Provide strong cross-functional leadership with proven team management, execution, and stakeholder influence capabilities
Coordinate optical assembly hardware validation testing including thermal, shock, vibration, and environmental stress testing

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $210,000 - $260,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.

We operate with the agility and passion of a startup.
Our culture is built on first-principles thinking, moving fast, and a supportive environment where you'll work alongside brilliant, mission-driven engineers and industry thought leaders.
We have a strong growth culture where we believe in building great people as much as great products.
This role offers a unique opportunity to not only lead a team but also to grow as a technical and strategic leader.
You'll be instrumental in developing next-generation technology, and your experience here will give you unparalleled expertise in wireless optical communication and systems integration.
We are a small, dynamic team with a passion for solving challenging problems that lead to high-impact advances in technology.
Join us to light the way for bridging the digital divide and illuminating the future.
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