Senior Optical Engineer - Quantum Systems Design

Infleqtion; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Pension 10%

Cycle to work

Stock options

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Job summary

Infleqtion is seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to design, analyse and integrate optical systems for quantum sensing and computing. You will work across laser distribution, modulation, delivery and imaging, from requirements to validated prototypes.

The role involves hands-on design, testing and collaboration with physicists, engineers and software teams in a dynamic quantum tech environment. A Master’s in Optical Engineering and 5+ years in the field are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or similar field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in a relevant field.
• Expertise in free space and fibre optic system design.
• Hands-on experience with precision alignment of optical and laser systems.
• Detailed understanding of optical beam quality and aberration minimisation.
• Experience with optical simulation tools (ANSYS Zemax preferred).
• Experience with optical test equipment such as beam profilers, polarimeters, optical spectrum analysers, wavemeters, polarimeters, wave-front sensors and photodiodes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicists, opto-mechanical, mechanical, electrical and software engineers to lead optical system development.
• Lead and execute the process from requirements and design to assembly and test for optical systems.
• Work from component level to large sub-systems with many aligned elements.
• Optimise, analyse and tolerance optical designs using computational methods.
• Use simulation tools to guide design decisions and communicate findings to project leaders.
• Lead the design review process for optical systems.
• Validate and characterise optical components and systems through structured tests.

Skills

Optical design

Free-space & fiber optics

Beam quality & aberrations

Engineering collaboration

Prototype testing

Education

Master’s in Optical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Zemax

SolidWorks

Beam profilers

Wavefront sensors

Job description

Infleqtion is seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to design, analyse and integrate optical systems for quantum sensing and computing. You will work across laser distribution, modulation, delivery and imaging, from requirements to validated prototypes.

The role involves hands-on design, testing and collaboration with physicists, engineers and software teams in a dynamic quantum tech environment. A Master’s in Optical Engineering and 5+ years in the field are essential.