Optical Engineer; Quantum Computing

Optical Engineer

Within Infleqtion's Quantum Computing Product Group, the Hardware Engineering Team is seeking an Optical Engineer to design, build, and validate complex optical subsystems for neutral-atom quantum computing platforms.

This role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, strong individual technical contribution, and close collaboration with physicists and cross-disciplinary engineering teams.

Typically, you will be entrusted with:

• Designing and aligning optical subsystems for neutral-atom experiments and hardware platforms.
• Developing and maintaining high-fidelity optical models using Zemax (Optic Studio), including tolerance analysis, sensitivity studies, and performance optimization informed by experimental data and system-level requirements.
• Performing optical assembly, alignment, testing, troubleshooting, and characterization of complex, multi-channel optical systems.
• Collaborating with physicists and optical, mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers to integrate optical systems into experimental platforms.
• Documenting designs, plans of action, test results, and procedures.
• Supporting the continuous improvement for optical design workflows, laboratory procedures, documentation, and version control.