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