Senior Scientist

Department: Aeris

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hayward, CA

Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

Aeris Technologies Inc, a subsidiary of Project Canary, PBC, designs, manufactures, and commercializes the next-generation of laser-based gas analyzers used in a variety of applications such as quantifying greenhouse gas emissions, atmospheric pollutants, and natural gas leaks. Project Canary is a climate technology company that offers an enterprise emissions data platform that helps companies identify, measure, understand, and act to reduce emissions across the energy value chain. Our mission is to "Measure It" - leveraging sophisticated software solutions to help companies improve and report on their emissions footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of ultra-compact, long-path tunable mid-IR diode laser spectrometer for trace gas detection and quantification.
• Characterize and test new products to ensure they meet specifications.
• Explore new applications for our existing analyzers.
• Continuous improvements of the existing products.
• Automation and optimization of the testing processes.
• Work closely with optical and test teams to support production.
• Assist our customer support team with advanced technical queries.
• Conduct experiments, analyze data, and write reports.
• Stay up to date with scientific literature.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Advanced degree in Physics, Chemistry, or related field with 5+ years of experience in optical spectroscopy and gas sensing.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of quantitative laser spectroscopy and spectral analysis.
• Working experience with optics, tunable diode lasers, and photodetectors.
• Prior experience in instrument design and development is preferred.
• Advance knowledge of programming language such as LabView, Python, and C++.
• Spectral simulation using HITRAN database.
• Expertise in optical design is a plus.
• Experience in assembling and testing of optical and mechanical subsystems including laser, lenses, mirrors, detectors, mounting hardware, etc.
• Experience in performing rigorous data analysis using Origin and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to handle, inspect and clean sensitive optical components using industry-accepted methods
• Ability to handle sensitive electronic components, including use of multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electronic test equipment
• Proactive, organized, self-motivated, requiring minimal supervision after initial training
• Ability to work safely with compressed gas tanks and related equipment
• Strong motivation and curiosity.
• Prior industrial experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with low deductibles and premiums paid by company 99% for self and 50% for dependents and/or spouse
• 401K with company match (no vesting period)
• Opportunity for equity ownership
• Student loan assistance
• Generous PTO Policy
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave (gender neutral) including adoptions
• Flex Choice Monthly Stipend - choice between parking, public transportation, or wellness assistance