We are seeking an
Advanced Laser Engineer for our
Broomfield, CO location
Key Responsibilities:- Participate in a team of laser scientists and optical engineers supporting the development and builds of commercial and research systems for quantum computing
- Provide technical expertise to laser and optical projects with the goal of maximizing performance and robustness
- Mentor team members on technical and scientific topics and day-to-day oversight and guidance of one or more technicians
- Integrate complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies into higher level systems and maintain them
- Gather technical requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the components and systems meet the requirements
- Integrate complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies into higher level systems and maintain them
- Troubleshoot as well as conduct failure analysis of electro-optical-mechanical systems to improve process and design
- Collect and analyze data to improve subsystem robustness and key performance parameters
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Scientists to deliver state-of-the-art optics solutions
- Implement tooling and test fixtures to improve alignment and characterization capabilities for complex laser and optical systems.
- Participate in manufacturability improvements by documenting build and test procedures for optical assemblies
- Manufacture robust optical systems and beamlines for integration into quantum computers
- Other duties as assigned
YOU MUST HAVE:- Bachelors Degree required
- Minimum 8+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical, opto-mechanical and/or laser systems
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE:- Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field preferred
- Experience characterizing, stabilizing, and servicing diode, fiber, and/or Ti:Sapphire lasers
- Experience with Zemax and/or Solidworks/CAD for designing optical and optomechanical systems
- Experience with data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments)
- Experience with engineering change documentation; ability to work from assembly drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches and other written, visual and oral instructions
- Significant experience measuring and optimizing phase noise of RF and laser systems
- Significant experience successfully working critical laser and beamline deliverables for operating commercial systems under tight deadlines and in a rapid-paced team setting
- Significant experience fiber fusion splicing, as well as mentoring, and teaching other team members fusion splicing techniques
- An excellent worth ethic and demonstrated experience as a collaborative teammate
- A demonstrated history of mentoring junior scientists, engineers, and technicians
- Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and intimate knowledge and experience applying this knowledge to projects
$132,000 - $165,000 a year
Compensation & Benefits:The pay range for this role is $132,000 - $165,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
Flexible work schedule
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
Paid parental leave
Employee discounts
