Senior Staff Optical Engineer - Detection & Readout

IONQ•Bothell, WA

40d•$169,437 - $221,837•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Staff Optical Engineer for our Optical and RF Controls team. As a member of the Engineering organization, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems. In this role, you will collaborate with a highly interdisciplinary team of atomic physicists, optical engineers, opto-mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, cryo-system engineers, thermal engineers, and program managers to influence, design, and build our upcoming products. You will contribute across the entire product lifecycle from conceptual design through first engineering units. You'll develop requirements, perform trade studies, and design our current and next-generation hardware for our quantum computers.

Requirements

B.S. in Optical Engineering, Optical Design, or another relevant degree
15+ years of experience designing optical systems
15+ years of experience developing overall product architecture
A strong optical background with fluency in Zemax/Code V (or equivalent) and a solid understanding of dimensioning / tolerancing principles
Experience developing specifications for optical/optomechanical/optoelectronic assemblies
Demonstrated experience in developing systems and processes for optical alignment and metrology for optical elements and optical systems preferred
Knowledge of precision optical/mechanical alignment tools and techniques
Able to contribute to product development road maps and long-term product vision
Good knowledge of fixture design, machine shop capabilities, and manufacturing processes
Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills are required
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, analytic, detail-oriented, possesses quantitative analysis skills, is self-motivated, a great team member, able to proactively communicate with peers at all levels
Familiar with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design verification, design validation, and design transfer
Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management documentation control systems
Able to coordinate activities within organizations to drive deliverables
Excellent organizational skills; Able to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Nice To Haves

M.S. / PhD. in Optical Engineering, Laser physics, or another relevant discipline
10+ years of industry experience developing optical products
In addition to all of the above, you have experience with performing thermal analysis, shock and vibrational analysis to validate the structural integrity of the unit under test.
Knowledge and experience with complex optical systems, lasers, free-space optical systems and components
Experience/success in interacting with suppliers directly, collaboration with supply chain sourcing, fostering partnerships for critical development and risk reduction
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with customers, suppliers, and in a team environment

Responsibilities

Work in a (small,) cross-functional project team to design, develop and build Optical Imaging and illumination systems
Conceptualize and analyze complex opto-mechanical assemblies, create theoretical models, conduct empirical confirmation & perform computer-assisted simulations.
Work with optical and engineering team to integrate the laser and imaging hardware into the quantum computer
Analyze and test product designs. Including development of DOEs, data collection, and data analysis
Provide technical support to Vendors by generating and/or reviewing bills of materials, building documentation, assembly and test fixtures, test procedures, and driving anomalies and non-conformances to closure
Design fixtures, alignment tools and processes to assemble products

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