We are seeking a
Sr Optical Process Engineer in our
Albuquerque, NM Location.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop tooling and processes to create fiber array assemblies
- Verify and Validate fiber optic bonding processes
- Design, and develop tooling and processes for active fiber optic assemblies generation quantum computer systems
- Lead development and design projects that validate technologies, bonding methods, alignment methods, and tooling suppliers that result in production solutions.
YOU MUST HAVE:- Bachelor's Degree minimum
- Minimum 4+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) with fiber optic development, connectors, splicing, handling, and alignment processes.
- 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
- 4+ years' experience with tools to assemble fiber optic systems
- 4+ years' experience with optical metrology systems and developing optical alignment algorithms
- 2+ years' experience with testing of fiber optics systems
- Experience with laser welding tooling and processes used in fiber optic assemblies
- Experience designing, developing, and assembling optical systems with micro-optics, fiber optics, and/or photonic components
- Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical and photonic systems
- Experience executing engineering tool and process development
- Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared
- Experience mentoring junior engineers in best development practices and optical design methodologies
$147,000 - $197,000 a year
Compensation & Benefits:The pay range for this role is $147,000 - $197,000 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
- Paid parental leave
- Employee discount programs
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.
