Senior Optical Research Engineer
Core
Design, simulate, test, and validate quantum networking applications and protocols, focusing on optical components and system-level performance.
Role type
Senior Optical Research Engineer (Quantum Networking)
Builds
Quantum networking systems and interconnects for cloud-based quantum computing platforms
Domain
Quantum computing, photonics, optical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
quantum optics theory, experimental quantum networking, precision optical systems, ultra-stable interferometry, fiber optics, free-space optical alignment, data analysis (Python), instrument control (LabView/Simulink), system requirements derivation, electro-optical troubleshooting
Preferred skills
quantum transduction, frequency conversion, FPGA-based time-tagging, laser frequency stabilization, non-linear optics, PIC design, optical design software (Zemax/Code V/Lumerical)
Technologies
Python, LabView, Simulink, Zemax, Code V, Lumerical, FPGA, SPDC
Responsibilities
Design and simulate novel quantum networking applications; implement automated quantum tomography protocols; collaborate with systems engineering to translate R&D to product; execute experimental validation of quantum communication and transduction; derive system requirements from experimental results; develop quantum networking metrologies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
