Advanced Laser Scientist - 540

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop low noise laser and electro-optical systems to support high-fidelity two-qubit gates in future quantum computers
• Provide lasers and optics support to a team of R&D scientists developing both commercial and research systems for quantum computing
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain commercial laser systems (training provided)
• Integrate complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies into higher level systems and maintain them
• Trouble shoot as well as conduct failure analysis of electro-optical-mechanical systems to improve process and design
• Collect and analyze data to improve subsystem robustness and key performance parameters
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Scientists to deliver state-of-the-art optics solutions

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Ph.D. completed prior to start
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, 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.

WE VALUE:

• Ph.D. in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field
• 5+ years (degree-inclusive) experience using and maintaining laser systems
• 5+ years (degree-inclusive) experience with free-space optical system alignment and assembly
• 5+ years (degree-inclusive) experience using and maintaining fiber optic components
• 5+ years (degree-inclusive) hands-on experience utilizing electro-optical laboratory equipment (e.g., beam profilers, wavemeters, acousto- and electro-optical modulators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers)
• Experience characterizing, stabilizing, and servoing diode, fiber, and/or Ti:Sapphire lasers
• Substantial RF knowledge particularly with AOM, EOM, and laser feedback/control/servo systems
• Demonstrated experience with lens design (Zemax, Code V, OSLO, etc) and/or computer aided design (CAD) software for designing optical and optomechanical systems and design tolerancing for optical hardware deliverables
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
• Experience in post-doctoral research positions or other mentorship positions
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills