R&D Lasers and Optics Engineer

We are seeking an R&D Lasers and Optics Engineer in Brooklyn Park, MN.

We are seeking a R&D Optics Engineer to join our team in Minnesota supporting R&D and commercial activities. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of a number of technical disciplines, with deep technical expertise and skills in at least one; a history of working in highly technical teams supporting scientists and engineers; and a strong work ethic and high reliability.

All applicants for placement in safety‑sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre‑employment drug test.

• Work with a team of engineers, physicists, and technicians to advance trapped‑ion quantum computing technologies
• Perform regular maintenance on laser and optical systems
• Participate in designing, building, testing and alignment of optical systems, including lasers and imaging systems
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide technical expertise and support on planning, development, maintenance, and management of a new and existing optical and laser systems
• Prepare detailed engineering specifications, standard operating procedures, and other documentation required for the operation, maintenance, and repair of optical, mechanical, and electronics systems
• Support Procurement and Materials Management in acquiring and tracking technical equipment and infrastructure through phases of building, expanding, and maintaining the lab

• Bachelor’s degree minimum
• Minimum 1+ years hands‑on work or apprentice experience in optics or lasers
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience working in a technical environment such as laboratory, clean room, or similar
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People’s Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen

• Masters degree in optics, engineering, instrumentation, physics, or related
• 3+ years in an optics lab environment
• Hands‑on skills building and testing optical systems and an understanding of underlying principles of optics, such as lasers, free‑space optics, fiber optics, imaging systems, etc.
• Experience building experimental apparatus from scratch
• Experience following work instructions, drawings, and test protocols
• Experience with Python, CAD, or optical modeling
• Highly organized and attention to detail on both administrative and technical tasks
• Highly motivated individuals excited to learn and apply a broad range of technical skills
• The ability to work from assembly drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches and other written, visual and oral instructions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Competitive salary and innovative, game‑changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts

The pay range for this role is $80,000 - $101,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

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