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Cambridge Terahertz is one of the world’s only companies pushing the boundaries of Terahertz technology, a true “white space” technology at the intersection of wireless, advanced sensing, and custom silicon. Based on a decade of research at MIT, we’re now based in Santa Clara, CA and backed by top-tier investors including Felicis and Amazon, with over $15M raised and five active government contracts. With a THz silicon design team and multiple generations of imaging prototypes, we’re among the few with an FCC license to operate at THz, and have been featured in CNBC, MIT News and Techcrunch. Our passionate, world-class team thrives on hard problems, rapid learning, and applying cutting-edge technology towards products that have real impact.

Our core mission is to drive societal change through next-generation physical security and weapons detection. By shrinking airport-grade security scanners into scalable devices that work unobtrusively in everyday settings, we’re tackling the urgent, unsolved challenge of proactive weapons screening - making schools, venues, and public spaces safer without compromising privacy or convenience. The work we do at Cambridge Terahertz doesn’t just break technical barriers; it saves lives and improves communities.

If you want to invent in an environment where breakthroughs are expected, the bleeding edge is comfortable, and frontier tech is your day job, join us and help build the future of security, sensing, and real-world impact.

Job Description: Junior Radar / Embedded Systems Engineer

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Cambridge Terahertz is hiring a Radar Embedded Systems / Junior Engineer, a full-time role in the California San Jose, Bay Area with substantial in-person work at Cambridge Terahertz facilities in Santa Clara, CA. As one of the company’s early hires, the candidate will work closely with the founding and leadership team to develop the company’s core product, a THz radar imaging sensor. Early work will include hands-on lab work in bringing up, characterizing, and optimizing phased array radar systems. A hardware generalist, the candidate will be responsible for schematic reviews and lab setups with a focus on radar systems while also touching electrical engineering, signal processing and light mechanical design work.

Job Requirements (Must Have)

·     2+ years of Lab experience with RF testing

·     Scripting (Matlab, Python or equivalent)

·     Experience with Radar, LiDAR or similar sensing or imaging systems

·     Hands-on test experience with equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.

·     Working knowledge of embedded systems (microcontrollers, power/analog/digital electronics, firmware)

·     Strong communication and team collaboration skills

·     Leadership skills, ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment

Also Desired (Nice to Have)

·     Familiarity with Altium Designer or related PCB design tools

·     Experience with mmW and/or THz RF systems, antenna measurements

·     Soldering and cable assemblies

·     Familiarity with Creo or Solidworks or related mechanical CAD tools

·     Familiarity with 3D printers

·     US Citizen

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, health and retirement benefits, equity in a rapidly growing company.
• Fast-paced, high-impact environment with mentorship from top-tier experts.
• Opportunity to work at the bleeding edge of wireless and imaging silicon technology.

Cambridge Terahertz is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.