Staff Optical Fiber Link Design Engineer
Core
Design, develop, integrate, and validate end-to-end optical fiber link architectures and complex optical distribution networks (ODN) for million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems.
Role type
Staff Optical Fiber Link Design Engineer
Builds
Fiber network hardware and integration supporting quantum computing subsystems, PICs, and control systems
Domain
Quantum Computing / Silicon Photonics / Telecommunications Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Fiber optic system design, link budget calculation, optical distribution network (ODN) architecture, fiber routing and splicing planning, optical test equipment operation (OBR, OSA, power meters), Python scripting for instrument control, vendor qualification of fiber components, R&D to product development transition
Preferred skills
Experience with advanced splice equipment optimization, tuning algorithms for quantum performance thresholds, cross-functional collaboration with mechanical and electrical engineers
Technologies
Python, Optical Backscatter Reflectometers (OBR), Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA), Power Meters, Splice Equipment
Responsibilities
Support end-to-end system fiber link architecture connecting subsystems, PICs, and control systems; Create detailed fiber designs including routing, splice plans, and optical I/O; Contribute to link budgets to meet worldline loss requirements; Define guidelines for fiber handling, cleanliness, and connectorization; Evaluate and qualify advanced fiber optic components for quantum applications; Write Python scripts to control lab equipment and proprietary systems
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
