Optics Engineer II - 894

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

Salary: $102,400–$128,000 annually

Company

hirify.global develops quantum computing hardware and related optical systems.

What you will do

• Design, assemble, align, integrate, characterize, and validate high-precision optical systems and subassemblies.
• Integrate prototype systems using lasers, optics, fiber optics, photodetectors, photomultiplier tubes, and SPAD arrays.
• Perform optical characterization and metrology covering power, phase, frequency, polarization, stability, and frequency noise.
• Troubleshoot optical and optoelectronic systems, conduct root-cause failure analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and document test plans, characterization procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to transition optical technologies into production and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in optics, photonics, physics, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person status is required, including U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or qualifying asylum or refugee status.
• Chinese or Russian nationals are ineligible unless they are also U.S. citizens.
• Experience with optical and electrical laboratory equipment, optical characterization, precision alignment, and opto-mechanical assembly.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Zemax, SolidWorks, or equivalent optical design and mechanical CAD tools.
• Experience with fiber fusion splicing, optical fiber handling, PMT and SPAD arrays, and high-sensitivity photodetection.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, manufacturing readiness, sustaining engineering, design verification, and process improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a research and manufacturing environment focused on quantum computing hardware.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and technicians.
• Support prototype development, new product introduction, production readiness, and long-term system reliability.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, equipment guidelines, and production quality standards.