Integrated Photonics Staff Engineer at Infleqtion

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Quantum Technology, PhotonicsIndustries

Requirements

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics is preferred, with 5+ years’ experience developing PIC based devices for relevant systems (quantum, telecom, etc.). Candidates with different levels of experience will be considered for positions that match their qualifications
  • Advanced proficiency in photonics simulation techniques (EME, FDTD, FEM, BPM, etc.) and hands-on experience with commercial design/simulation and layout software (Lumerical, Synopsys, etc.)
  • Ability to quickly grasp and navigate complex technical concepts
  • Strong adaptability and comfort working within a dynamic, collaborative, matrixed environment
  • Experience with quantum systems is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Quantum Systems teams on Integrated Photonics opportunities
  • Design photonic components (lasers, modulators, passive devices, etc.)
  • Design and layout Silicon Photonics PICs
  • Work with foundry partners for PIC fabrication
  • Collaborate with III-V Gain Chip suppliers for gain elements
  • Partner with packaging companies to integrate gain and package devices
  • Conduct lab testing of PIC based devices, including hands-on and automated testing
  • Characterize lasers, including DC measurements, frequency noise (FN) and relative intensity noise (RIN)
  • Characterize modulated laser systems, measuring high-speed waveforms, and developing measurement setups
  • Evaluate micro-combs and PIC-based devices for miniature frequency combs
  • Assess PIC-based approaches for addressing atoms in quantum systems

Skills

Silicon Photonics
PIC Design
Laser Design
Photonics Testing
CMOS Foundry
Integrated Photonics
Quantum Systems
Optical Systems
Neutral Atoms
Photonic Devices

Infleqtion

Develops quantum-enabled products and software

About Infleqtion

ColdQuanta develops quantum technology products that focus on smaller, portable devices rather than large quantum computers. Their offerings include quantum sensors and devices like Atomic Prisms and ion devices, which ensure data integrity from the edge to the computer. ColdQuanta provides both individual components and complete plug-and-play solutions, catering to research labs and quantum machine development. Additionally, they have created a quantum software platform called Superstaq, which allows users to write quantum programs in any language and target any quantum computer, achieving significant performance improvements. Their partnership with the Department of Energy enhances their resources and expertise, aiding in the commercialization of quantum technologies. ColdQuanta's goal is to make quantum technology accessible to a broader range of businesses and individuals.

Boulder, ColoradoHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$293.6MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Hardware, Government & Public Sector, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Student Loan Repayment
Family Leave
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Stock Options
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Diraq may pose competitive disadvantages.
Regulatory hurdles in the UK could delay Infleqtion's manufacturing line establishment.
Reliance on government grants poses risks if future funding is reduced or not renewed.

Differentiation

Infleqtion focuses on edge computing with portable quantum-enabled devices.
Their Superstaq platform offers 10x performance gains on standard quantum benchmarks.
Infleqtion's products include unique offerings like Atomic Prisms and Tiqker quantum clocks.

Upsides

Growing demand for quantum sensors in autonomous vehicles benefits Infleqtion's products.
Infleqtion's expansion in the UK supports its foundational role in quantum technology.
Collaboration with tech giants could enhance Infleqtion's market reach and innovation.

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