Principal – Electro-Optics System Engineer

M.S. or PhD in Physics, Optical or Electrical Engineering with 10+ years industry experience
>5+ years experience designing, validating and testing optical systems
Expertise in cross-functional product development
Systems experience working with complex products
Experience designing fiber optic systems, working with photonic integrated circuits (PICs), fiber networking
Experience working with optical test equipment including power meters, optical backscatter reflectometers (OBR), optical spectrum analyzer (OSA)
Experience working with instrumentation used in the photonics and/or the electronics industry
Experience with software controls in Python
Experience developing test methods and optimization, tuning algorithms
Experience in product lifecycles, transitioning from R&D to product development
Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask
Strong critical thinking, creative, innovative, analytical, and detail oriented problem-solving skill
Ability to lead and work in a fast paced environment & collaborate with cross functional team

Technical Lead of full optical design and distribution network for large systems & multiple systems
Own, define & develop design requirements and document requirements for system level behaviors
Work effectively with cross functional team: quantum architect, electronics, mechanical and thermal teams and assess how to negotiate for tradeoffs and meet requirements
Work with vendors and evaluate advanced fiber optic components, and qualify such components for use in quantum computing applications
Assess how to push technical boundaries to meet tight optical specs (optical loss and thermal stability)
Lead & execute designs, development , debug for optical communication for racks
Lead build and test prototypes, maintain a BOM
Lead validation tests plans & deliver proof of concept to productization, working closely with the system build and validation team
Deliver electro-optical network for full quantum systems in a fast paced environment
Some Python scripting, calling Controls SW APIs / drivers to control lab equipment and proprietary systems
Write and maintain documentation of system performance
Clear communication and technical lead engineer teams