Location: Trivandrum, India / Tokyo, Japan
About Us
Augsense Lab is developing next-generation RF sensing and remote sensing technologies at the intersection of quantum/atomic sensing, optical engineering, integrated photonics, and RF-photonics. Our work spans photonic integrated circuits, electro-optic devices, atom–photon interaction platforms, advanced sensing architectures, and deployable photonic hardware.
Our engineering culture is built around first-principles thinking, rigorous experimentation, and rapid learning. We follow a fail-quick approach focused on systematically reducing technical uncertainty. While we continuously plan for and anticipate challenges associated with higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), our primary focus is on rapidly validating and completing lower-TRL milestones where the greatest technical uncertainties exist. This approach enables us to make informed architectural decisions early, accelerate learning cycles, and reduce downstream development risk.
Culture
We operate as a flat,



engineering-driven organization where ideas are evaluated on technical merit rather than hierarchy, age, title, or tenure. Team members are encouraged to challenge assumptions, contribute across disciplines, and take ownership of solving difficult problems.
We believe leadership is earned through technical contribution, initiative, collaboration, and the ability to help the team move forward. Whether early in a career or highly experienced, every team member is expected to contribute, learn, teach, and participate in technical decision-making.
Role Overview
You will contribute to the design, modeling, characterization, and integration of advanced optical and photonic systems. The role spans device-level innovation through system-level implementation and requires close collaboration across photonics, electronics, packaging, MEMS, and sensing technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and optimize optical and photonic architectures for sensing, communica

📌 Senior photonics systems engineer – optical, integrated (Thiruvananthapuram)
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📍 Thiruvananthapuram