Senior Optical Engineer at Infleqtion

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Quantum TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or similar field(s), or equivalent vocational qualification(s)
Minimum 5+ years of experience in a relevant field or further education
Expertise in free space and fibre optic system design
Experience with the design and/or use of complex optical systems (e.g. compound lens systems, SLM’s, DOE’s)
Hands on experience with precision alignment of optical and laser systems
Detailed understanding of optical beam quality and aberration minimisation
Experience with optical simulation tools (ANSYS Zeemax preferred)
Experience using optical test equipment such as beam profilers, polarimeters, optical spectrum analysers, wavemeters, polarimeters, wave-front sensors and photodiodes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable Skills and Knowledge
Experience with design for beam stability in power, pointing, polarisation and phase
Experience with laser beam distribution, modulation and delivery
Experience with imaging system design and camera selection
Experience with laser systems, micro-optics, photonically integrated circuits or metasurface components
Understanding of tolerance requirements for optical components and mounts

Responsibilities

Collaboration with physicists, opto-mechanical, mechanical, electrical and software engineers to lead the development of optical systems for quantum sensing and computing
From source to atom: Lead and execute the process from requirements and design to assembly and test for optical systems spanning laser distribution, modulation, delivery and imaging
Work at the component level up through to large sub-systems containing hundreds of precisely aligned optical elements
Optimise, analyse and tolerance optical designs using computational methods
Use simulation tools to guide design decisions and communicate findings to project leaders both verbally and through design documentation
Lead the design review process for optical systems
Validate and characterise optical components and systems for performance, reliability, and stability by formulating and executing structured test plans

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

optical designoptical analysisoptical integrationlaser distributionlaser modulationlaser deliveryopto-mechanical engineeringoptical systems assemblyoptical systems testingquantum sensingquantum computing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this position?

This is a hybrid role based in the Kidlington, Oxford office, full-time, with work from home permitted up to 2 days per week based on business needs and manager approval.

What qualifications are required for the Senior Optical Engineer role?

A Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or similar field(s), or equivalent vocational qualification(s) is required, along with minimum 5+ years of experience in a relevant field or further education.

What key technical skills are needed for this position?

Expertise in free space and fibre optic system design is required, along with experience in optical design, analysis, integration, optimization using computational methods, and leading assembly and test processes.

What is the company culture like for this role?

The team encourages a proactive hands-on approach in a diverse and collaborative environment, working alongside physicists, opto-mechanical, mechanical, electrical, and software engineers with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Optical Engineer position?

Strong candidates will have a Master's degree or equivalent, 5+ years of experience, expertise in free space and fibre optic systems, and the ability to lead optical design, analysis, integration, and testing in a collaborative team setting.

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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