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IonQ · 3 hours ago

Staff Optical Engineer - Dissipative Laser Systems

Bothell, Washington, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$147K/yr - $193K/yr

10+ years exp

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are looking for a Staff Optical Engineer for our optical and laser systems team to collaborate with a highly interdisciplinary team to design and build our quantum computers.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work in a (small,) cross-functional project team to design, develop and build Optical and Laser systems hardware for electro-opto-mechanical assemblies

Conceptualize and analyze complex opto-mechanical assemblies, create theoretical models, conduct empirical confirmation & perform computer assisted simulations

Work with optical and engineering team to integrate the laser and imaging hardware into the quantum computer

Analyze and test product designs. Including the development of DOEs, data collection, and data analysis

Provide technical support to Vendors by generating and/or reviewing bills of materials, building documentation, assembly and test fixtures, test procedures, and driving anomalies and non-conformances to closure

Design optical alignment processes and evaluate optical manufacturing methods

Qualification

Optical EngineeringOpto-mechanical SystemsZemax/Code VOptical MetrologyOptical AlignmentProduct Development LifecycleComplex Optical SystemsCross-functional CommunicationDocumentation SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

B.S. in Optical Engineering, Optical Design, or another relevant degree

10+ years of experience designing optical systems

10+ years of experience developing overall product architecture

A broad optical background with fluency in Zemax/Code V (or equivalent) and extensive experience implementing complex tolerance models and performing sensitivity analysis

Experience developing specifications for optical/optomechanical/optoelectronic assemblies

Experience developing systems and processes for optical alignment and metrology for optical elements and optical systems preferred

Knowledge of precision optical/mechanical alignment tools and techniques

Able to contribute to product development road maps and long-term product vision

Good knowledge of optical metrology and optical manufacturing processes

Excellent verbal and written communications, presentation, and documentation skills are required

Excellent cross-functional communication skills and comfortable working in diverse teams

Experience with product development lifecycle, including design verification, design validation, and design transfer

Demonstrated experience with industry and design best practices

Preferred

M.S. / PhD. in Optical Engineering, Laser physics, or another relevant discipline

7+ years of industry experience developing optical products

In addition to all of the above, you have experience with AMO physics, low pressure/temperature material properties and/or acousto-optic devices

Knowledge and experience with complex optical systems, lasers, free-space optical systems and components

Experience/success in interacting with suppliers directly, collaboration with supply chain sourcing, fostering partnerships for critical development and risk reduction

Extra bonus points for direct Quantum computing or Quantum networking experience