Senior Optics Technician

United States Digital Space LLC; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and 5–9

Matching 401(k)

Unlimited PTO and paid holidays

Parental/adoption leave

Home technology stipend

Job summary

the company in Oxford is seeking a Senior Optics Technician to join the Optical Manufacturing team. You will build and commission optical and laser assemblies used in quantum systems, supporting system builds, maintenance and upgrades alongside technicians, engineers and scientists.

You will manage precision assembly, free-space alignment, and fibre coupling, with documentation and safety practices integral to operations. Five days onsite weekly.

Qualifications

• Practical laboratory experience with lasers and optics.
• Experience with precision assembly and fibre coupling.
• Ability to test high-technology equipment before shipment.
• Class 4 laser safety training or familiarity with PPE.
• Relevant optics or engineering qualifications or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and commission optical and laser assemblies.
• Support system maintenance and upgrades with engineers and scientists.
• Handle high precision and delicate components.
• Follow mechanical and electrical drawings and document work before shipment.
• Maintain a safe laboratory and workshop environment when working with lasers and optics.

Skills

Precision assembly

Free space alignment

Fibre coupling

Test equipment handling

Laboratory safety

Education

Optics or engineering degree

Tools

Microscopes

Measurement equipment

Job description

About the company:

the company, Inc. [NYSE: the company] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. the company’s newest generation of quantum computers, the the company Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, the company has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. the company is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.

Location: Oxford, UK

Job ID: 2082

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Optics Technician to join the Optical Manufacturing team at Oxford Ionics, now part of the company. You will build and commission the optics and laser assemblies used in our quantum systems, supporting system builds, maintenance and upgrades alongside technicians, engineers and scientists.

Responsibilities:

You will work on precision optical assembly, free space alignment and fibre coupling, helping the team build and test quantum computing hardware. The work includes technical documentation and the practical care needed to maintain a safe, tidy laboratory and workshop.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build and commission optical and laser assemblies.

• Support system maintenance and upgrades with engineers and scientists.

• Handle high precision and delicate components, using microscopes where required.

• Follow mechanical and electrical drawings and work instructions, document the work and test equipment before shipment.

• Maintain a safe laboratory and workshop environment when working with lasers and optics.

Requirements:

You will need practical laboratory experience with lasers and optics, precision assembly, free space optical alignment and fibre coupling. You should be comfortable taking responsibility for tasks with minimal supervision and have some experience testing high technology equipment before shipment.

You'd be a great fit if you have:

• Experience assembling and testing scientific instrumentation or working in industrial operations.

• Electronic subsystem assembly and fault finding, including continuity testing.

• Class 4 laser safety training and familiarity with appropriate PPE.

• Relevant optics or engineering qualifications, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.

• Experience in scientific support or commercial research, with confident IT use.

This role is based in Oxford and requires five days on site each week.

Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.

At the company, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

US Technical Jobs.

The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with the company is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, the company may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and the company may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

US Non-Technical Jobs.

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.