Senior Optical Fibre Engineer
Core
Develop and evaluate advanced optical fibre for high-performance optical systems, combining optical modelling, experimental validation, and design tradeoffs to support quantum computing platforms.
Role type
Senior IC optical fibre engineer (quantum photonics)
Builds
Advanced fibre technologies for utility-scale quantum computers
Domain
Quantum computing / Silicon photonics / Optical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Optical modelling, guided-wave photonics, modal analysis, loss mechanism analysis, dispersion analysis, coupling analysis, experimental design, optical simulation tools (FDTD), data reconciliation, technical judgement
Preferred skills
Advanced specialty fibre platforms, fibre fabrication knowledge, early-stage concept translation, low-loss parameter optimization
Technologies
FDTD, electromagnetic modelling, waveguide modelling, propagation modelling
Responsibilities
Use simulation and analytical tools to evaluate fibre designs and system performance; Assess modal properties, loss mechanisms, dispersion, and coupling; Design and execute experiments to measure and verify fibre properties; Correlate simulation and experimental results to guide development; Work with external partners to assess technical options and steer design tradeoffs; Translate system requirements into fibre performance targets; Collaborate across teams to integrate fibre technologies into optical platforms
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC