OEwaves
Defense and Space ManufacturingCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
OEwaves is a defense and space manufacturing company focused on photonic technologies that enable ultra-low-noise lasers and related measurement equipment. Its products support applications in communications, sensing, quantum technologies, metrology, and test systems, delivering compact, low-noise laser sources and specialized hardware for characterizing laser and microwave performance. The company targets researchers and engineers in laboratories and manufacturing environments that develop AI, quantum, and advanced telecom technologies, offering solutions that address the need for precise frequency control, noise reduction, and high-fidelity signal processing. Based in Pasadena, California, OEwaves was founded in 2000 and operates with a specialized focus on transforming microwave photonic concepts into small, low-SWaP products. Its technology base includes opto-electronic oscillators and optical resonators that underpin miniature, high-precision oscillators, lasers, frequency converters, and filters, as well as receivers for radar and communications for unmanned platforms. Recent activity highlights participation in industry events such as DAMOP Conference and Photonics West, reflecting ongoing engagement with the photonics and measurement communities.