Principal Engineer, Optics Engineering

• Provide technical leadership for the design and engineering of optical sub-systems advancing Photonic’s quantum computing roadmap
• Collaborate across science and engineering teams to move optical sub-system designs from prototype into reliable and manufacturable solutions
• Drive the design, build, and test roadmap for sub-systems containing precision optical sources, single-photon fiber networks, and telemetry for in-system diagnostics in the O-band regime
• Ensure cross-functional alignment of sub-system specifications to requirements
• Collaborate with strategic suppliers on new components, designs, and test and manufacturing methods
• Define optical design and validation flows, including tools, methods, and testing
• Lead specification and modeling of the optical link architecture
• Define and execute the roadmap for fiber-based electro-optical assemblies and sub-systems using state-of-the-art photonic technologies
• Track and meet technical and programmatic requirements, including performance, stability, reliability, noise/environmental sensitivity, uptime, space, cost, and schedule
• Identify new component technologies and drive innovations needed to execute the roadmap
• Drive delivery cadence with integrated photonics and quantum systems teams
• Define telemetry and control schemes to monitor and optimize optical parameters critical to quantum system performance

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Optics, Engineering or Engineering Physics
• Over 15 years of industry experience in sectors such as telecommunications and data centers
• Proven track record of driving innovation in optical solutions, leading to successful market adoption
• Experience with development of fiber-based C- or O-band systems from pathfinding through to volume production
• Experience with test instruments and procedures, and data analysis for characterizing optical performance
• Proficient with optical design, modeling, and data analysis software
• Sustained track record in driving innovation in fiber-based optics with results in market adoption
• Experience in following a project lifecycle, delivering new products on cadence, including requirements, designs, build and test flows
• Expertise in roadmap definition with stakeholder and supply chain alignment
• Leadership on design methodology for optical engineering
• Experience in driving cross-functional collaboration and alignment
• Excellent technical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with intellectual property development and technology commercialization
• Experience in a high-growth or startup environment
• Proficient with Python or other scripting languages
• Familiarity with CAD/modeling tools such as Solidworks, Lumerical, and Altium
• Cover letter required with resume in one file

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in optical design and engineering, with a strong focus on fiber-based systems and quantum computing applications. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with technical and programmatic requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Optical Design
• Fiber-Based Systems Development
• Technical Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Analysis for Optical Performance

Hard Skills

• Optical Design
• Modeling
• Data Analysis
• Innovation in Optical Solutions
• Project Lifecycle Management
• Roadmap Definition
• Telecom Systems
• Quantum Systems
• Optical Link Architecture
• Test Instruments

Soft Skills

• Technical Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Optics
• Doctoral Degree in Engineering or Engineering Physics

Industry Keywords

• Telecommunications
• Data Centers
• Fiber-Based Optics
• Quantum Computing
• High-Growth Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Python
• Solidworks
• Lumerical
• Altium