Quantum Hardware Engineer - Optical Systems

• Own the engineering lifecycle of optical systems, from system requirements and concept development through design, integration, verification, and continuous improvement.
• Design and realize precision optical systems for applications including beam delivery, beam shaping, beam steering, imaging, and optical metrology.
• Establish and apply methods for optical design, characterization, and performance verification using optical simulation and metrology tools.
• Specify, evaluate, and qualify optical components and assemblies in collaboration with external development and manufacturing partners.
• Develop standardized assembly, alignment, characterization, and acceptance procedures to ensure robust, scalable, and maintainable optical systems.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve optical system issues throughout development, integration, and operation.
• Collaborate closely with quantum engineering and hardware engineering teams to realize integrated optical solutions.

• Degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in Optical Engineering, Experimental Physics, Mechanical Engineering (with an optics focus), or a related discipline.
• Experience designing, realizing, and verifying precision optical systems in an industrial or research environment.
• Experience with optical design and engineering methods, including tolerancing, simulation, CAD, and optical metrology.
• Strong hands-on laboratory skills, including optical assembly, alignment, cleaning, and testing.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Free-space laser optics
• Fiber optics and fiber coupling
• Imaging optics
• Electro-optic and acousto-optic technologies, * Experience taking optical systems from concept to production.

• Background in stability engineering, including the mitigation of thermal, mechanical, or optical drift.
• Experience developing precision optical systems or instrumentation, for example in the semiconductor, optical metrology, microscopy, or laser industries.
• Experience with neutral-atom, ion-trap, or other quantum computing or quantum sensing platforms.
• Experience working in a dynamic startup or other fast-paced engineering environment., * You enjoy solving challenging engineering problems in the lab and turning complexity into simple, effective solutions.
• You don't stop when something works, you want to understand why it works.
• You enjoy working at the interface between physics and engineering.
• You are excited to help make scalable quantum computing a reality.

We combine deep-tech research with an engineering mindset, turning scientific breakthroughs into scalable quantum systems.

Joining us means:

• Working on cutting-edge neutral atom quantum hardware
• Taking ownership of critical optical subsystems from day one
• Collaborating with an exceptional, international team across disciplines
• Contributing to a fast-growing quantum startup at a pivotal stage

In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package including professional development opportunities, conference participation, health benefits, company pension and much more!

If you're excited about building the optical heart of next-generation neutral-atom quantum computers, we'd love to hear from you.

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