Optomechanical Engineer
Location: Sherbrooke
Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours)
Department: Operations - Engineering
The Role
As Optomechanical Engineer, you will own the evolution of SBQuantum's diamond quantum magnetometer optomechanical subsystem. You will design, fabricate, test, and industrialize the optomechanical architecture of a quantum sensor that enables navigation where GPS is unavailable. Acting as the bridge between research and product development, you'll transform breakthrough optical concepts into rugged, manufacturable systems capable of operating reliably aboard drones, aircraft, and spacecraft. Your mission is simple: ensure our sensors perform just as well in the field as they do in the lab.
What You'll Do
- Transform laboratory prototypes into rugged, manufacturable quantum sensors capable of delivering laboratory-grade performance in real-world operating environments.
- Own the design, simulation, development, testing, and continuous improvement of the optomechanical architecture of SBQuantum's magnetometer.
- Design precision laser modules, low-noise photodetection optics, fiber routing, micro-optical assemblies, thermal architectures, and mechanical enclosures.
- Integrate optical, microwave, thermal, and magnetic subsystems into a compact, high-performance sensing head.
- Design products optimized for low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP), manufacturability, reliability, environmental ruggedness and magnetic cleanliness.
- Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and root cause investigations.
- Develop precision assembly procedures, optical bonding processes, adhesive selection strategies, and fiber termination methods.
- Collaborate with external optical design consultants, reviewing designs, challenging assumptions, validating simulations and translating advanced optical designs into manufacturable hardware.
- Support the R&D team by designing and building optical laboratory setups and engineering prototypes used to validate new concepts.
- Lead the integration of new R&D developments into future generations of SBQuantum products.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, engineering physics, or a related discipline with a strong background in optics or optomechanics.
- 5+ years of experience designing precision optomechanical systems (10+ years preferred).
- Experience taking products from prototype through manufacturing.
- Experience designing optomechanical parts, assemblies, thermal and structural simulations.
- Experience integrating lasers, fiber optics, micro-optics, and precision mechanical components.
- Experience with thermal management and vibration-resistant mechanical design.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with Zemax
- Python programming experience.
- Experience in aerospace, photonics, precision instrumentation, or magnetometer technologies.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and meaningful equity.
- Opportunity to be an early team member shaping both the technology and the culture.
- Flexible, collaborative work environment.
- Direct impact: your work will shape breakthrough products in a cutting-edge field.
- Professional growth opportunities as we scale.
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