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Optical Engineer at Astera Institute - ApplyBlast

Optical Engineer

Astera Institute

2 months ago

Emeryville, California, United States

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

Astera Neuro seeks a world‑class optical engineer to design and build precision optical instruments for large‑scale neuroscience, including two‑photon imaging and miniature microscopes. The role involves end‑to‑end development of hardware, electronics, and software, collaborating closely with scientists and industry partners to rapidly prototype and iterate functional systems.

Responsibilities

Build precision optical systems for neuroscience experiments
Develop advanced miniature two‑photon microscopes for freely moving animals
Design and integrate electronics, control hardware, and software with data acquisition

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About Astera Institute

astera.org

Headquarters

Berkeley, California, United States

Company Size

11-50 employees

Founded

2020

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Astera Institute is a research and engineering organization focused on preparing for AI's transformative impact on humanity by working toward more positive futures. It operates three divisions: Neuro & AGI, which conducts directed neuroscience and AI safety research to understand biological intelligence and engineer safe general intelligence systems; Radial, a life sciences research division that funds and runs high-impact fundamental scientific challenges; and Foundation, which provides operational support, leads a Residency Program, and supports Fellows and strategic investments.