Support the design and engineering of optical sub-systems advancing the quantum computing roadmap

Work with cross-functional science and engineering teams to transition optical sub-system designs from research prototypes into reliable, manufacturable solutions

Contribute to the design, modeling, building, and testing of sub-systems incorporating precision optical sources, single-photon fiber networks, and in-system telemetry in the O-band regime

Ensure alignment with system-level requirements

Contribute to optical design and validation flows, including tools, modeling approaches, and testing methodologies

Support specification and modeling of optical link architectures

Assist in developing fiber-based electro-optical assemblies and sub-systems

Perform optical characterization, testing, and data analysis to validate performance against requirements

Track technical performance metrics including stability, reliability, noise sensitivity, and environmental robustness

Collaborate with integrated photonics and quantum systems teams

Contribute to telemetry and control schemes for monitoring and optimizing optical parameters

Support evaluation of new component technologies and innovation efforts

Requirements

Ph.D. in Optics, Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field

Strong foundation in fiber-based optical systems; C- or O-band experience preferred

Experience with optical modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools

Hands-on experience with optical test instrumentation and laboratory measurement techniques

Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for data analysis and automation





Demonstrated ability to translate research concepts into practical experimental or prototype systems

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Experience transitioning research systems toward manufacturable or scalable solutions

Familiarity with CAD/modeling tools such as SolidWorks, Lumerical, or Altium

Exposure to intellectual property development or technology commercialization

Experience in a startup or high-growth research setting

Recent Ph.D. graduates and Postdoctoral Fellows encouraged to apply

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in optical sub-system design and engineering, with a strong foundation in fiber-based optical systems and proficiency in optical modeling and data analysis. Capable of collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to transition research prototypes into manufacturable solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ph.D. In Optics

Fiber-Based Optical Systems

Optical Modeling And Simulation

Python For Data Analysis

Optical Test Instrumentation

Hard Skills

Optical Design

Data Analysis

Optical Characterization

Testing Methodologies

Electro-Optical Assemblies

Optical Link Architectures

Telemetry And Control Schemes

Technical Performance Metrics

Research To Prototype Translation

Manufacturable Solutions

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Collaboration Across Teams

Industry Keywords

Quantum Computing

Integrated Photonics

C-Band

O-Band

Intellectual Property Development

Technology Commercialization

High-Growth Research Environment

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorks

Lumerical

Altium

Optical Test Instrumentation

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📌 Optical Engineer, Ph.D. – Early Career (British Columbia)
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📍 British Columbia