About ANELLO Photonics:

ANELLO Photonics http://www.anellophotonics.com is a leading-edge technology company based in Santa Clara, CA. The company has developed integrated photonic system-on-chip technology for next generation navigation.  ANELLO's SIPHOG™ gyroscope is based on its patented photonic integrated circuit technology. The result is a product that is higher performance, much smaller size, weight, and power at a fraction of the cost of traditional optical gyros used in industrial, aerospace and military applications. It enables reliable and accurate navigation and positioning across many autonomous applications. ANELLO is currently engaged in commercial trials with various market-leading customers in the Construction, Farming, Trucking, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Autonomous Vehicles, and National Security segments.

Job Summary:

The Sr Photonics Engineer will be responsible for conceiving and implementing experimental testing plans and identifying photonic design changes to continue to push the performance of Anello’s ingredient and product portfolio. We are looking for someone with a strong technical background and extensive laboratory skills in integrated optics. The engineer will play a crucial role in bringing PIC designs from prototype to product. As a key member of the team, you will engage broadly across the technical organization, including both software and hardware engineering, to work on the characterization and development of the core photonic system.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute experimental plans based on a deep understanding of the optical system.
• Collect and analyze data, convey significance of results, and identify next steps.
• Identify photonic design changes to continue to improve system level performance.
• Work closely with software and hardware engineering to provide tighter integration of Anello’s core photonic system.
• Contribute to photonic tapeouts, through a combination of architectural changes, design for test, component simulation, and layout.
• Support optical packaging, through interfacing to external vendors and internal development.

Requirements:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Eng, Physics, or other engineering field
• 2+ years of industry relevant experience in integrated optics
• Hands-on experience in an optoelectronics lab performing component or system bench-level testing;
• Familiarity with sources, fiber optics, detectors and relevant test equipment
• Track record of bringing integrated optical systems from prototype to product
• Experience in problem-solving complex optical systems
• In-depth experience designing experiments and conveying their significance at the system level.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of fiber optics and integrated optics
• Experience in automating data collection and analysis
• Working knowledge of statistics for analysis of experimental data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and innovation-driven environment.

Additional Skills (Nice to have’s):

• Background in Silicon Photonics
• Background in optical gyroscopes or other optical interferometric sensors
• Experience in inertial measurement systems
• Experience in optical design simulation (COMSOL, Lumerical, etc.)
• Experience in layout generation for photonic integrated circuits
• Experience in packaging photonic integrated circuits
• Self-motivated to learn new technologies and a passion for embracing technology.

Additional Information:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (U.S. citizenship or Perm Residence)

About ANELLO: 

ANELLO Photonics is a Silicon Valley-based technology company pioneering high-performance inertial navigation solutions using integrated silicon photonics. Our breakthrough optical gyroscope technology enables precise navigation in GPS-denied and contested environments, supporting next-generation autonomous systems across defense (Land, Air and Sea) and industrial markets.  

Position Overview: 

ANELLO is seeking a senior business development leader to drive U.S. government and Defense programs and strategic growth initiatives aligned with the rapid transition to autonomous and uncrewed systems. This role will lead engagements with DoD, defense primes, federal agencies and direct to customers to position ANELLO’s navigation solutions as critical infrastructure for GPS-denied operations.  

The ideal candidate brings deep experience navigating government acquisition processes, shaping requirements, and winning funding proposals and customer design wins—particularly in autonomy. 

1. Government Strategy & Capture 

• Develop and execute U.S. government business development and capture strategy across DoD (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, SOCOM, DIU etc) 
• Identify, qualify, and lead capture of programs in autonomy, uncrewed systems (USV/UUV/UAS/UGV), and GPS denied precision navigation 
• Shape early-stage requirements and influence program definitions through direct engagement with program offices and stakeholders 
• Drive system-level design wins with primes and integrators delivering autonomous platforms 

2. Customer Engagement & Relationships 

• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with PEOs, PMs, defense primes, government labs 
• Serve as a trusted advisor on navigation and autonomy technologies for GPS contested and denied environments.  
• Represent the company in classified and unclassified meetings, industry days, and technical briefings 

3. Contracts & Acquisition Execution 

• Lead responses to RFPs, BAAs, OTAs, and SBIR/STTR opportunities 
• Navigate DoD acquisition and budgeting processes (POM, appropriations) to align strategy with upcoming funding awards  
• Negotiate and drive teaming agreements, strategic partnerships, and contract terms 

4. Market Development & Internal Leadership 

• Drive adoption of silicon photonics-based inertial navigation systems across defense and industrial (dual use) autonomous platforms 
• Define and execute go to market strategy in collaboration with product, engineering, and executive leadership 
• Provide market intelligence and competitive analysis to inform roadmap decisions and opportunity prioritization 

Qualifications: 

• 10–15+ years of experience in business development, program capture, government contracts and working defense agencies and primes 
• Have or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance 
• Proven track record of winning and managing U.S. government and defense contracts  
• Deep understanding of gov acquisition processes (FAR/DFARS, OTAs, SBIRs, etc.) 
• Strong network across defense agencies and prime contractors as well as experience engaging with organizations such as DIU, DARPA, NAVSEA, NAVAIR, etc 
• Experience in autonomy, robotics, navigation systems, or related defense technologies 
• Familiarity with maritime (USV/UUV), aerial (UAS), or ground robotic systems (UGV) 
• Experience with GPS-denied nav, inertial systems (IMUs, FOGs), or autonomous 

Additional information: 

• Applicants must be United States Citizens.