Company Description

Lumotive's revolutionary programmable optical semiconductors enhance perception, boost computing power, and ensure robust high-speed communication across various markets.

The award-winning, highly patented Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) chip is the first commercially available software-defined photonic beamforming solid-state technology addressing critical gaps in multiple industries, from 3D sensing to AI computing.

Our LCM™ chip has already secured multiple design wins in our initial market, positioning it at the forefront of the 3D sensing evolution. By merging lidar and ToF camera technologies, it caters to a wide range of markets, including consumer electronics, robotics, industrial, and automotive sectors.

Lumotive was named Fast Company's Next Big Thing in Tech and won two CES Innovation Awards. Headquartered in Redmond, WA, with offices in San Jose, CA, and Vancouver, Canada, Lumotive is backed by notable investors, including Gates Frontier, MetaVC Partners, Quan Funds, Samsung Ventures, and Uniquest.

Job Description

Lumotive is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lidar Testing Engineer for an Intern/co-op (4 to 8 months) to join our Engineering team here in Burnaby, B.C. Canada. As an intern, you will play a key role in testing and validating our next-generation lidar sensors. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable experience in the lidar and optics industry, working alongside engineers to ensure the quality and performance of our cutting-edge products.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in setting up and conducting tests to validate the performance of Lumotive's lidar sensors, including range, resolution, accuracy, and beam-steering capabilities.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to design and execute test plans for various lidar applications and use cases.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting to assess sensor performance in different environmental conditions.
• Help develop and maintain test setups, including hardware and software tools for automated testing and data logging.
• Identify issues or anomalies during testing and assist in troubleshooting to improve sensor performance.
• Contribute to the documentation of test results, performance metrics, and recommendations for design improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams with testing related to product development, calibration, and product release.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Eligibility as a co-op student with your post-secondary institution.
• Evidence of a strong interest in lidar technology, optics, and sensor systems.
• Experience with laboratory testing equipment, data analysis, and scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB) is a plus.
• Familiarity with optical testing principles, lidar principles, and signal processing concepts is beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Additional Information

Pay is $2500 to $4500 per month in CAD.

Lumotive is an equal opportunity employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential.