Optics Engineer: Precision Quantum Systems

NCSL International; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 80,800 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

NCSL International in Broomfield, CO seeks an Optics Engineer to design, assemble, align, integrate, and test optical systems used in quantum computer development. You will contribute to prototype builds, optical characterization, and production readiness activities, ensuring performance and quality standards across projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in optical design, laser characterization, and opto-mechanical assembly, with hands-on experience in lab environments and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years of experience in optics, physics, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 1+ years hands-on experience with optical systems, laser systems, and optical laboratory environments.
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, or worker granted asylum or refugee status.
• Due to national security requirements, must not be a PRC or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, assemble, align, and characterize complex, high-precision optical subassemblies and optical systems.
• Integrate prototype and proof-of-concept systems involving lasers, optics, fiber optics, electronics, software, and precision mechanical assemblies.
• Perform optical characterization and metrology, including measurements of optical power, phase, frequency, polarization, stability, and noise.
• Troubleshoot optical and opto-mechanical systems and perform root cause failure analysis to support product improvements and manufacturing readiness.
• Develop, execute, and document optical test plans, characterization procedures, and engineering work instructions.
• Collect, analyze, graph, interpret, and present experimental and production data to support engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering teams and Scientists to develop, validate, and transition new optical technologies into production.
• Support prototype development, sustaining engineering activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain detailed engineering documentation, test reports, and design records in accordance with production standards.
• Package completed optical assemblies and ensure products meet commercial manufacturing quality requirements.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, equipment guidelines, and quality standards during all engineering activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Optical systems experience

Laser systems experience

Laboratory environments

Problem solving

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zemax

SolidWorks

Job description

NCSL International in Broomfield, CO seeks an Optics Engineer to design, assemble, align, integrate, and test optical systems used in quantum computer development. You will contribute to prototype builds, optical characterization, and production readiness activities, ensuring performance and quality standards across projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in optical design, laser characterization, and opto-mechanical assembly, with hands-on experience in lab environments and