Optics Engineer II (Quantum Computing Hardware)

Location: On-site in Broomfield, Colorado, United States. U.S. Person status is required; candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or green card holders, or workers granted asylum or refugee status. Candidates must not be nationals of China or Russia unless also U.S. citizens.

Salary: $102,400–$128,000 annually

Company

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

What you will do

• Design, build, assemble, align, characterize, and validate high-precision optical systems and subassemblies.
• Perform optical characterization and metrology covering optical power, phase, frequency, polarization, stability, and frequency noise.
• Troubleshoot optical and optoelectronic systems, conduct root-cause failure analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze and present experimental and production data to support engineering decisions and design improvements.
• Support prototype development, sustaining engineering, continuous improvement, and production readiness.
• Create engineering documentation, test reports, build procedures, and design records in accordance with production standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in optics, photonics, physics, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with optical system design, integration, alignment, characterization, and testing.
• Knowledge of lasers, fiber-optic components, optical instrumentation, modulators, spectrum analyzers, phase-noise analyzers, and frequency counters.
• Experience with free-space and fiber-coupled optical or electro-optical systems, fiber handling, fusion splicing, and precision opto-mechanical assembly.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, on-site engineering work in a research and manufacturing environment.
• Work includes laboratory safety procedures, equipment guidelines, and quality standards.
• Compensation varies within the stated range based on skills, education, experience, and qualifications.
• Safety-sensitive roles require a pre-employment drug test.