Senior Optical Engineer

Required

• B.S. in optics, optical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field (Ph.D. or M.S. preferred).
• 5-8 years work experience designing optical and opto-mechanical systems in a non-academic (industry, national lab, FFRDC or similar) environment with enterprise engineering practices.
• Excellent system-level design skills including Zemax simulation skills, COMSOL simulation skills, and CAD design skills, etc.
• Deep domain expertise in the areas of
• Free-space optics (free-space and fiber)
• Optical system characterization and testing
• Ultra-high vacuum
• Strong hands-on laboratory skills (e.g. assembly, alignment, cleaning, testing)
• Experience leading the design of scientific instruments and apparatuses and bringing complex optical systems from concept to production.
• We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.
• QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.