Optics Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Location: On-site in Broomfield, Colorado, United States. Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by contractual requirements. Candidates must not be nationals of China or Russia unless also a U.S. citizen.

Annual compensation: $80,800–$101,000.

Company

hirify.global develops quantum computers and related quantum computing hardware.

What you will do

• Design, assemble, align, integrate, and characterize high-precision optical subassemblies and systems.
• Integrate prototype systems combining lasers, optics, fiber optics, electronics, software, and precision mechanical assemblies.
• Perform optical characterization and metrology covering power, phase, frequency, polarization, stability, and noise.
• Troubleshoot optical and opto-mechanical systems and conduct root-cause failure analysis.
• Develop and document optical test plans, characterization procedures, engineering work instructions, and test reports.
• Collaborate with optical, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers and scientists to transition technologies into production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience with optical systems, laser systems, and optical laboratory environments.
• U.S. Person status is required: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker granted asylum or refugee status.
• Due to national security requirements, candidates must not be Chinese or Russian nationals unless also U.S. citizens.
• Knowledge of optical and electrical laboratory equipment, optical instrumentation, and test equipment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with free-space and fiber-coupled optical or electro-optical systems, fiber fusion splicing, fiber handling, and precision opto-mechanical assembly.
• Experience with optical design and mechanical CAD tools such as Zemax or SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of optical frequency noise reduction, active optics, closed-loop control, PLM, engineering change processes, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or 5S.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a research and manufacturing environment supporting prototype development and production readiness.
• Participate in sustaining engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, equipment guidelines, and production quality standards.
• Safety-sensitive placement requires a pre-employment drug test.