Optical Engineer - Seattle, United States - IONQ

Description

As an Optical Engineer, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems.

We are seeking an Optical Engineer to drive subsystem development efforts for up and coming products and to work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers and physicists.

• Work closely with optical and opto-mechanical engineers to develop new optical subsystems and improve the performance of current subsystems
• Define, design and develop optical assemblies that take advantage of cutting-edge optical components
• Work with opto-mechanical engineers to iteratively develop fixtures and processes for precision alignment and assembly.
• Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed tolerance and stray light analysis
• Work with production engineers to develop manufacturing processes
• Assist production engineering in developing subsystem Verification and Validation testing.

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Sciences or Optical Engineering with 1+ years experience or advanced degree
• Demonstrated skills using optical design software tools such as Zemax, Code V and/or FRED
• Good understanding of single mode and multi-mode fiber optics
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in laser optics and micro optics
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in tolerancing analysis, Monte Carlo methods and stray light analysis
• Sustained record of independent creative design activity and expertise with optical systems and optical subassemblies
• Demonstrated knowledge and creative abilities for novel design and specification of optical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level
• Demonstrated understanding of optical engineering fundamentals and principles, specifically with a focus towards production
• Demonstrated strong understanding of optical design, component specification, development, testing, and design for manufacturability

• 3+ years experience with optical or photonics designs with industry R&D experience
• Expertise in SolidWorks
• Experience with cryogenic systems and optical elements in cryogenic environments
• Experience with high precision motion devices (piezos, flexure stages, etc.)