Opto Mechanical Engineer

at  Infleqtion

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. Our mission is to commercialize atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications.

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will support the quantum computing team’s opto-mechanical engineering group and collaborate with a cross-functional team of scientists and engineers whose mission is to build the world’s most useful quantum computing systems.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, optical, or other relevant engineering field and at least two years of relevant experience. Master’s degree or higher preferred
• Deep expertise in opto-mechanical design and precision alignment of optical and laser systems.
• Expertise with SolidWorks and working experience with SolidWorks PDM
• Experience with opto-mechanical fixturing in a controlled environment, with focus on ease of alignment and maintenance, and stability and reliability
• Experience using optical test equipment including power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, wavemeters, Fabry-Perot interferometers, polarimeters, wave-front sensors and photodiodes
• Systems engineering skills:
• design opto-mechanical systems to achieve desired performance subject to given time and cost constraints
• gather requirements from technical stakeholders
• propagate high-level requirements to sub-systems and components using modeling
• Familiarity with structural, thermal, and optical analysis tools and methods
• Proficient in MS Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff
• Good collaboration skills, able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance
• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license

The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Collaboration with physicists and optical, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to gather opto-mechanical system requirements
• In collaboration with optical engineer resources, lead the design, assembly, and test cycle for opto-mechanical products from the component level up through large sub-systems containing hundreds of precisely aligned optical elements
• Analyze design performance through finite element analysis (FEA) and optical ray tracing simulations
• Actively contribute to design reviews for optical and mechanical systems across the quantum computing team
• Develop manufacturing processes for the assembly and alignment of the products you create
• Characterize opto-mechanical components and systems for performance, reliability, and stability by formulating and executing structured test plans
• Mentor junior opto-mechanical team members and help the team to standardize design and implement processes
• Collaborate with the team to prototype features to seed and de-risk future detailed opto-mechanical designs
• Other duties or projects as assigned