Provide technical leadership for the design and engineering of optical sub-systems advancing Photonic’s quantum computing roadmap

Collaborate across science and engineering teams to move optical sub-system designs from prototype into reliable and manufacturable solutions

Drive the design, build, and test roadmap for sub-systems containing precision optical sources, single-photon fiber networks, and telemetry for in-system diagnostics in the O-band regime

Ensure cross-functional alignment of sub-system specifications to requirements

Collaborate with strategic suppliers on new components, designs, and test and manufacturing methods

Define optical design and validation flows, including tools, methods, and testing

Lead specification and modeling of the optical link architecture

Define and execute the roadmap for fiber-based electro-optical assemblies and sub-systems using state-of-the-art photonic technologies

Track and meet technical and programmatic requirements, including performance, stability, reliability, noise/environmental sensitivity, uptime, space, cost, and schedule

Identify new component technologies and drive innovations needed to execute the roadmap

Drive delivery cadence with integrated photonics and quantum systems teams

Define telemetry and control schemes to monitor and optimize optical parameters critical to quantum system performance

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Optics, Engineering or Engineering Physics

Over 15 years of industry experience in sectors such as telecommunications and data centers

Proven track record of driving innovation in optical solutions, leading to successful market adoption

Experience with development of fiber-based C- or O-band systems from pathfinding through to volume production

Experience with test instruments and procedures, and data analysis for characterizing optical performance

Proficient with optical design, modeling,



and data analysis software

Sustained track record in driving innovation in fiber-based optics with results in market adoption

Experience in following a project lifecycle, delivering new products on cadence, including requirements, designs, build and test flows

Expertise in roadmap definition with stakeholder and supply chain alignment

Leadership on design methodology for optical engineering

Experience in driving cross-functional collaboration and alignment

Excellent technical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with intellectual property development and technology commercialization

Experience in a high-growth or startup environment

Proficient with Python or other scripting languages

Familiarity with CAD/modeling tools such as Solidworks, Lumerical, and Altium

Cover letter required with resume in one file

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in optical design and engineering, with a strong focus on fiber-based systems and quantum computing applications. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with technical and programmatic requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Optical Design

Fiber-Based Systems Development

Technical Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Analysis for Optical Performance

Hard Skills

Optical Design

Modeling

Data Analysis

Innovation in Optical Solutions

Project Lifecycle Management

Roadmap Definition

Telecom Systems

Quantum Systems

Optical Link Architecture

Test Instruments

Soft Skills

Technical Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Optics

Doctoral Degree in Engineering or Engineering Physics

Industry Keywords

Telecommunications

Data Centers

Fiber-Based Optics

Quantum Computing

High-Growth Workplace

Tools & Technologies

Python

Solidworks

Lumerical

Altium

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📌 Principal Engineer, Optics Engineering (British Columbia)
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📍 British Columbia