Specialist - Quantum Laser Systems

As a senior engineer within our advanced photonics team, you will take a leading role in the development, integration, and validation of bespoke laser systems and prototypes built around ultra-stable fibre-based architectures. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with commercial, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth transition from concept through to production.

You will take ownership of multiple customer-driven laser development projects, delivering reliable, production-ready solutions from initial requirements capture to final deployment.

The role

• Engaging directly with customers to understand application requirements in quantum computing and quantum sensing
• Translating complex application needs into highly specialised fibre-laser-based system designs
• Designing and integrating subsystems for:
• Light generation (seed sources, amplifiers, frequency stabilisation)
• Light processing (frequency conversion, electro-optic and acousto-optic modulation, fibre-based filtering technologies, etc.)
• Light delivery (advanced fibre platforms and integrated optical solutions)
• Ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and scalable in line with long-term customer roadmaps
• Contributing to the development of sophisticated control electronics, including analogue and digital communication architectures
• Driving innovation within fibre-based photonics and contributing to intellectual property generation

Requirements

• Several years of experience working with photonics in quantum computing and/or sensing applications (e.g., ion trapping, neutral atoms, photonic quantum systems, atom interferometry), in an industrial environment.
• Proven experience converting quantum application requirements into laser system specifications.
• Deep understanding of laser physics, optical amplification, nonlinear frequency conversion, laser stabilisation and metrology (e.g., frequency comb techniques), and integrated photonic technologies
• Experience managing multiple concurrent engineering projects, with exposure to technical leadership or project management responsibilities

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