- 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
- Robust 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 environment
- 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