Hands-On Lab Role – Electrical Engineer/Experimental Physicist/Mechanical Engineer

Dual Sense is seeking a motivated and curious individual to join our team for hands-on experimental work in a research lab environment. This role is perfect for someone who loves building, tinkering, and diving into cutting-edge technologies like lasers, spectrometers, acoustics, and ultrasound. Whether you’re a recent grad looking to kickstart your career or an early-career professional eager to make an impact, this position offers the chance to work on exciting projects, learn new skills, and grow with us. No prior industry experience required for motivated candidates.

Location: Conroe, TX

Position Type: Research Technician (associate’s degree) or Internship (for recent graduates) or Short-Term Contract (with potential to convert to full-time). Position level depending on skill.

What You’ll Do:

  1. Design, build, and conduct experiments using lasers, spectrometers, ultrasound systems, and laboratory electronics.
  2. Assemble and troubleshoot experimental setups with a hands-on approach. Perform laboratory experiments.
  3. Collaborate with the team to explore innovative solutions and test new ideas.
  4. Learn and apply new tools and technologies as projects evolve, such as assisting in the design, 3D printing, simulation, tradeoff analysis, fabrication, integration, and characterization of prototype sensor systems.
  5. Work with customers, collaborators, and team members and provide input in defining the direction of current and future projects.  

What We’re Looking For

Requirements:

  1. Associate’s degree, BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
  2. Hands-on experience in a lab setting (e.g., university projects, prior work, or personal tinkering).
  3. A passion for building and experimenting—someone who’s quick to jump in and get their hands dirty.
  4. Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and adapting to new challenges.
  5. Must be a U.S Citizen or U.S Permanent Resident.

Nice to have:

  1. Familiarity with lasers, acoustics, spectrometers, or ultrasound systems.
  2. Basic experience with mechanical CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD), 3D printing, PCB layout tools (Diptrace), programming (e.g., Python) or experimental data analysis skills is a strong plus.
  3. 1 – 5 years of experience working in a research lab with background in physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  4. Hands-on design experience in the development of optical sensors typically used in military or civilian applications.

Desired Personal Attributes:

  1. Works well as part of a team.
  2. Comfortable tackling complex tasks with minimal supervision.
  3. Willingness to put customers and team needs first.

Other Requirements:

  1. Some travel to test-sites, customer reviews/meetings, and collaborator sites may be necessary.  Travel is expected to small % of total time.

Why Join Us:

DUAL SENSE is a small, innovative research and development company specializing in cutting-edge optical sensors for defense and civilian applications. We’re a trusted leader in chemical-biological and explosive defense, with a proven track record of redefining detection technologies.

If you thrive on tackling diverse, challenging problems—from system-level design to hands-on experimentation—our team is the place for you. Our small size means your ideas will shape our research direction and build strong customer relationships from day one. You’ll be valued, challenged with exciting projects, and empowered to create the best solutions for our clients.

We offer a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including Paid time off, 401(k) matching, Comprehensive health care plan, Flexible workweek, Occasional telework options when feasible.

Learn more about us at www.dualsense.systems.

How to Apply:

Apply online using the following link: job application link.  or scan the QR code below.

DUAL SENSE is an equal opportunity employer. Because of Federal legal requirements, an offer to this job is subject to satisfactory proof of your right to work in the United States using E-Verify.

This job description / task analysis and the position and job duties mentioned here, may be modified or totally changed at any time, without prior notice, during employment with the DUAL SENSE.