Advanced Optical Engineer - 972
Core
Lead the build and optimization of metrology systems to assemble, characterize, refine, validate, and improve metasurface, micro-optical, and integrated photonic components and systems for trapped-ion quantum computers.
Role type
Senior IC advanced optical engineer (quantum computing optics)
Builds
Metrology systems for assembling and validating metasurface, micro-optical, and integrated photonic components
Domain
Quantum computing hardware / Integrated photonics / Optics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Optical testing and alignment, Free-space optical system debugging, Python for hardware control and data analysis, Laser operation (UV to IR), Optical modeling (Zemax, Code V), Precision opto-mechanical assembly, Test & measurement equipment operation, Fiber fusion splicing, CCD/CMOS camera image analysis, Cleanroom environment experience
Preferred skills
Master's in optics/applied physics/instrumentation, Experience with diffractive optics (DOEs) and metasurfaces, Experience with polarizing optical components and photonics metrology, CAD software usage (OnShape, SolidWorks), Experience translating optical designs into alignment setups
Technologies
Zemax, Code V, OnShape, SolidWorks, Python, Optical spectrum analyzers, RF spectrum analyzers, Frequency counters, CCD/CMOS cameras
Responsibilities
Lead the build and optimization of metrology systems to assemble, characterize, refine, validate, and improve metasurface, micro-optical, and integrated photonic components and systems, Create new ways to create, deliver, and measure light to trapped ions, Develop and use high-sensitivity measurement techniques and systems to evaluate the optical output of optical and photonic devices, Drive the development and design of metrology systems that validate technologies, methods, alignment, and suppliers to inform roadmaps and production, Contribute deep technical expertise within a team of optical engineers, physicists, and opto-mechanical engineers, Document and communicate procedures, results, and conclusions to teammates, collaborators, and stakeholders
