Senior Optical Scientist

Senior Optical Engineer to help design and build the optical systems that underpin next-generation quantum processors.

Responsibilities

• Examine optical designs and offer suggestions to reconcile conflicting needs such manufacturability, performance, and tolerance.
• Work together to create integrated optomechanical systems and customized optical components.
• Create optomechanical assemblies and put alignment, stability, and modularity techniques into practice.
• Take part in the automation and surveillance of optical subsystems to ensure the system runs continuously.
• Diagnose difficult optical problems and aid in the creation of diagnostic instruments
• Contribute to design reviews and processes for continuous improvement by documenting optical designs, alignment techniques, and test methods.

Requirements

• A master's or doctoral degree in physics, optical engineering, or a similar discipline
• At least five to eight years of expertise in the field of optical and opto-mechanical system design
• Strong practical background in optical assembly in an industry or research environment
• Familiarity with CAD software for optical and optomechanical design, such as Zemax and SolidWorks
• Thorough familiarity with pertinent optical components, such as high numerical aperture systems, lasers, and optical modulators. An advantage is having understanding of optical resonators and microscopy.
• You take pleasure in constructing, testing, and iterating, so you feel at ease going from concept to prototype quickly.

Following your application Jake Phillips, a specialist recruiter will discuss the opportunity with you in detail. Jake will be more than happy to answer any questions relating to the industry and the potential for your career growth. The conversation can also progress further to discussing other opportunities, which are also available right now or will be imminently becoming available.

This position has been highly popular, and it is likely that it will close shortly. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

j.phillips@barringtonjames.com