Optical Engineer - Lens Designer (Quantum Computing)

Location: Boulder, CO, United States; onsite

Salary: USD 150,000–175,000 per year

Company

Builds quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms for advanced computational applications.

What you will do

• Design, build, and test lens assemblies and optical systems for fiber collimation, laser delivery, and imaging.
• Research and develop lens and mirror systems for laser delivery and imaging applications.
• Analyze aberration correction, athermalization, chromatic performance, tolerance, and stray light to balance system requirements.
• Develop alignment procedures and complete optical designs from concept and ray-tracing through final optical prescriptions.
• Prepare optical fabrication drawings and specifications for custom components and assemblies using ISO 10110 standards.
• Collaborate with optics foundries and coating vendors on design for manufacturing and procurement of custom optical elements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Sciences or Optical Engineering; an advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of optical design experience, including 2+ years of hands-on optics assembly experience in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with Fourier optics, flat-field relay optical systems, telecentric imaging, and high-numerical-aperture imaging systems.
• Experience with Zemax, FRED, or equivalent ray-tracing software, including lens tolerancing.
• Expertise in design for manufacturing for precision optics and fluency in ISO 10110 optical drawing standards.
• Experience with STOP analysis and stray light analysis.
• Experience with Onshape, SolidWorks, or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with creative and critical thinking and the ability to solve problems in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment, with excellent communication, listening, and people skills.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Optical Sciences or Optical Engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite work in Boulder, Colorado.
• Work in an open, collaborative environment with scientists, engineers, and business professionals.