Senior Optical Engineer – Quantum Memory Systems (Hybrid)

Photon Queue Inc.; Lemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible time-off

Equity options

Parental leave

Job summary

Photon Queue Inc. is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to take end-to-end ownership of the optical system design for their quantum memory platform. This role involves developing the full 3D optical layout and conducting performance analyses while collaborating in a cross-functional team.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in optical engineering and strong software skills, particularly in Python for automation and simulations. The company offers a competitive compensation package along with health insurance and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of optical system design through the complete product lifecycle.
• Familiarity with CAD, GD&T and optical fabrication.
• Experience with optical alignment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Own the optical prescription end-to-end.
• Develop optical performance models.
• Build and characterize optical hardware.

Skills

Optical system design

Python for simulation and automation

Optical performance modeling

Hands-on experience in optical metrology

Strong communication skills

Education

M.S. or higher in Optical Engineering, Physics, EE

B.S. with relevant experience

Tools

FRED

LightTools

Zemax

Job description

Photon Queue Inc. is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to take end-to-end ownership of the optical system design for their quantum memory platform. This role involves developing the full 3D optical layout and conducting performance analyses while collaborating in a cross-functional team.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in optical engineering and strong software skills, particularly in Python for automation and simulations. The company offers a competitive compensation package along with health insurance and flexible work arrangements.