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Product Validation Engineer

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Anello Photonics

Anello Photonics

51-200 employees

Develops advanced inertial navigation sensors

Hardware
Aerospace

Senior, Expert

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or other engineering field
  • 5+ years of industry relevant experience in microelectronic / optical product design and validation spanning from component to module level assemblies
  • In-depth hands-on experience performing bench-level testing and characterization of optical and electronic devices across corner use cases
  • Working knowledge of statistical process control, statistical analysis, and FMEA
  • Knowledge of ingredient-level and product-level robustness / reliability stress test requirements
  • Technical competence in the area of automotive and military systems qualification standards
  • Expert in problem-solving, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and providing a solution
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and innovation-driven environment
Responsibilities
  • Develop validation plans based upon ingredient and product requirements, as informed by relevant industry standards
  • Design overall test plans, identifying key performance indicators and required optical and electrical test methodologies
  • Work with local labs and 3rd party service providers to execute stress and environmental tests
  • Analyze results in conjunction with failure mode and effects analysis and comprehensive statistical analysis
  • Evaluate design robustness, draw technical conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations to address issues of product conformance to design intent and specification
  • Extensively document test plans, results, and recommendations for internal and external communication

ANELLO Photonics develops advanced inertial navigation sensors, with its main product being a Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope. This gyroscope uses a unique manufacturing process that integrates a silicon photonic circuit, allowing it to achieve the performance of traditional Fiber Optic Gyroscopes while being more cost-effective. The sensors are designed for industries that require precise navigation, such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial applications. ANELLO differentiates itself from competitors by offering high-quality sensors that are compact and versatile, making them accessible for a wider range of uses. The company's goal is to democratize access to high-performance navigation sensors, enabling various industries to utilize advanced technology without prohibitive costs.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$29.3M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

114%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with companies like GEODNET and Key Dollar Cab expand ANELLO's market reach and application scope.
  • The launch of the world's smallest optical gyro INS positions ANELLO as a pioneer in compact, high-performance navigation solutions.
  • Securing a Defense Innovation Unit contract with the U.S. Army validates ANELLO's technology and opens doors for further defense sector opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The highly specialized nature of ANELLO's technology may limit its market to niche applications, potentially constraining growth.
  • Dependence on partnerships for GNSS correction data and other services could pose risks if these partnerships falter.

What makes Anello Photonics unique

  • ANELLO Photonics leverages a unique silicon photonic integrated circuit to deliver high-performance optical gyroscopes at a lower cost compared to traditional fiber optic gyroscopes.
  • Their focus on GNSS-denied environments and centimeter-accurate localization services sets them apart in the navigation sensor market.
  • The leadership team's extensive experience in silicon photonics and navigation technologies provides a strong foundation for innovation and market leadership.