8+ years of experience in optical design (advanced degree included)
Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder)
Not a national of the People's Republic of China or Russia unless also a U.S. citizen
Ph.D. or Master's in Optics, Applied Physics, or related field preferred
Experience with high NA photonic collection optics
Familiarity with optical modeling software (Zemax preferred)
Responsibilities
Participate in a team developing systems for quantum computing
Test, assemble, and develop metasurface components and photonic systems
Lead design projects to validate technologies and methods
Collaborate with suppliers to create production solutions
Innovate new ways to measure and deliver light in quantum systems
Benefits
Competitive compensation and groundbreaking technology exposure
Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance
Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match and student loan repayment benefit
Equity opportunities
Generous paid time off and 12 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave
Employee discount programs
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Optical Engineer in our Broomfield, CO location.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:
Participate in a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing
Test, Assemble, and Develop metasurface components, lenses, micro-optical, and photonic systems in new and novel ways to create, deliver and measure light in our next generation quantum computer systems
Lead development and design projects that validate technologies, methods, alignment, and suppliers that leads to production solutions.
YOU MUST HAVE:
Bachelor's Degree minimum
Minimum 8+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) with optical design of refractive, reflective, diffractive, photonics components and 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, Applied Physics, or a related field
Designing high NA photonic collection optics
Experience tolerancing and analysis of optical systems
Experience with coherent optics utilizing diffractive optics (DOEs) and/or metasurfaces
Experience with micro-optics, fiber optics, and/or photonic components
Experience with the measurement of optical components and systems
Experience with polarization optical components
Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical and photonic systems
Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared
The base pay range for this role is $148,000 - $199,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
What's in it for you?
We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.
Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
Equity opportunities
Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
