Senior Optical Engineer
17 days ago
Oxford
Description Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the worlds most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers sensors and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products Infleqtion enables quantum everywhere through our ecosystem of devices and platforms. Our mission is to commercialise atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude improvements in performance and computing applications. LOCATION Infleqtion has offices in the USA United Kingdom and Australia. This is a full-time position in our Kidlington Oxford office. Work from home permitted up to 2 days per week based on business needs and manager approval. POSITION SUMMARY Our team seeks an experienced optical engineer with a background in optical design analysis and integration. As a senior optical engineer you will be exposed to a wide range of optical design challenges working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry to translate experimental concepts and requirements into engineered solutions. As a team we encourage a proactive hands-on approach giving our engineers the opportunity to research design build and test optical systems in a diverse and collaborative environment. The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned. • 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. Requirements Qualifications • 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 SLMs DOEs), • 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., • 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., • Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)., • Entrepreneurial drive intellectual agility and personal eagerness to develop with the needs of the business., • Passion for solving complex problems and challenges in a highly technical and scientific environment., • Ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative cross-functional team-oriented and matrixed environment. Benefits In addition to your base compensation we offer a generous Total Rewards program which includes: • Competitive salary, • Unlimited PTO, • Generous company 10% pension contribution regardless of employee contribution, • Cycle to work and Technology schemes, • Incentive Stock Option Plan, • BUPA Private Healthcare Insurance once probationary period is successfully completed WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work will normally be performed in an office and laboratory environment. Able to efficiently use automated office equipment such as laptops copiers and printers; able to effectively engage in communications (via phone computer or in-person). Will involve sitting standing walking lifting and carrying up to 10 kg. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Regardless of your interest in the quantum industry you can take pride in the fact that Infleqtion is building an ecosystem of quantum technologies and commercial products driving the industry towards the future. Studies reveal that while men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements women and other groups tend to apply only when they meet all the criteria. If you believe you have the potential but dont meet every single point in our job advertisement please dont hesitate to contact us! We would love to chat with you and see how you could bring great value to our team. Our goal is to find exceptional individuals who can enrich our team culture actively contribute and have a genuine passion for their work. Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love your gender identity and expression skin colour age appearance disability neurodiversity DNA military/veteran status citizenship and other factors that make up who you are. Your uniqueness is valued welcomed and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications performance merits as well as business needs. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Required Experience: Senior IC Key Skills Business Continuity Planning,Active Directory,C,Higher Education,AC Maintenance,Analytics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1