- 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 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

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