Quantum Optical Engineer – LiDAR, Vibrometry, and Entangled Com

Quantum Computing Inc.; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. is seeking an experienced Quantum Optical Engineer to design, test, and optimize remote sensing and secure communication systems. The role blends hands-on lab work with system-level optical design across concepts to production, collaborating with hardware, software, and firmware teams.

Based in Hoboken, NJ, with some work-from-home flexibility and light travel. Candidates should have strong photonics and quantum optics background, and be prepared to advance field-tested

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics or equivalent.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience with laser systems, free-space and fiber optics.
• Background in optoelectronics and WDM techniques for telecom applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optical setups for LiDAR experiments, beam shaping, collimation, range-gating techniques.
• Develop and test single-photon sensitive vibrometer and communications systems.
• Experimentally validate and characterize optical components and subsystems.
• Support research on optical fault detection methodologies based on vibrometry.
• Develop recording techniques for entangled photons used in secure communications and data processing.

Skills

Hands-on laser systems

Free-space optics

Fiber optics

WDM techniques

LiDAR principles

Education

Master’s or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics

Tools

GR&R studies

Job description

Job Title: Quantum Optical Engineer – LiDAR, Vibrometry, and Entangled Communication Systems

Division: Technology

Department:Optical Engineering

About Us

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.

Position Description

The Quantum Optical Engineer will contribute to the design, development, testing, and optimization of QCi’s advanced remote sensing and secure communication systems. This role combines hands-on laboratory work with system-level optical design, supporting products from initial concept through production.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in optical engineering, photonics, quantum optics, and optoelectronics, along with experience testing and troubleshooting optical systems and analyzing experimental data. Working closely with a cross-disciplinary engineering team, this individual will help improve system performance, reliability, and scalability, while also contributing to quality assurance processes and workflow improvements.

This position is based in Hoboken, NJ, with optional partial work-from-home flexibility. Occasional business travel (less than 10%) may be required. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment and is eager to apply optical engineering principles to real-world, cutting-edge technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and development of optical setups for LiDAR experiments, including beam shaping, collimation, and range-gating techniques.
• Development and testing of single-photon sensitive vibrometer and communications systems.
• Experimental validation and characterization of optical components and subsystems.
• Support of research on optical fault detection methodologies based on vibrometry.
• Development of recording techniques for entangled photons used in secure communication and data processing systems.
• Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (G R & R) testing to ensure measurement consistency and reliability in field and lab environments.
• Collaborations with multi-disciplinary teams (hardware, software, firmware) to refine system performance.

Required Skills and Experience

• Master’s or PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years Hands-on experience with laser systems, free-space optics, and fiber optics.
• Background in optoelectronics and WDM techniques for telecom applications.
• Familiarity with LiDAR principles, time-of-flight measurements, and single-photon detection.
• Experience with optical metrology and statistical measurement systems analysis (G R & R studies).

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.