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Lead Optics Engineer - 937

US Broomfield, CO💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the design, validation, and integration of optical subassemblies for quantum computing systems, including research, prototyping, and production readiness.

Role type

Lead Optics Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Builds

Optical subassemblies and subsystems for commercial and research quantum computers

Domain

Quantum Computing / Optics / Photonics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Optical system design and integration, laser characterization, optical metrology, precision alignment, opto-mechanical assembly, engineering problem solving, team leadership, project management, technical mentoring, documentation development, system integration

Preferred skills

Ph.D. or Masters in Optics/Physics/Applied Physics, experience leading engineering teams for R&D and research initiatives, hands-on design/integration/alignment/testing of optical and laser systems, knowledge of optical/electrical lab equipment (lasers, fiber optics, modulators, spectrum analyzers, phase noise analyzers), laser stabilization and servicing (diode, fiber, Ti:Sapphire), CAD design (Zemax, Solidworks), data analysis, engineering documentation creation

Technologies

Zemax, Solidworks, Ti:Sapphire lasers, diode lasers, fiber lasers, acousto-optic modulators, electro-optic modulators, spectrum analyzers, phase noise analyzers, frequency counters

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