Barrington James
Principal Optical Engineer
We are seeking strong candidates for a Principal Optical Engineer to serve as a senior individual contributor to our mission of building state‑of‑the‑art, manufacturable, and deployable neutral atom quantum computers. Key Job Responsibilities: Design and develop optical modules. Collaborate with physicists to understand requirements and architect optical systems, sub‑systems, modules, and components across the full development lifecycle (R&D, productization, maintenance, and beyond). Lead an interdisciplinary team of engineers (optical, electronic, mechanical, etc.) through the product development process, taking an optical module from early concept to implementation and production. Advance state‑of‑the‑art engineering practices through independent research, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement initiatives. Coordinate closely with the R&D/science team to enable cutting‑edge research and translate scientific advances into next‑generation products. Troubleshoot technical issues at company headquarters and at customer locations in coordination with local support teams. Qualifications
Required
Master’s degree in optics, optical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field. 10–15 years of non‑academic work experience, preferably at an enterprise scale or in a startup. Deep experience and knowledge of free‑space optics, fiber optics, lasers, optical system characterization and testing, opto‑mechanics, and bringing complex optical systems from concept to production. Expertise with mechanical CAD software (e.g., Inventor, Solidworks), PDM, and PLM software. Expertise with optical simulation software (e.g., Zemax). Preferred
Experience with quantum computing, especially neutral atom systems. Professional experience in commercial product development and off‑site product deployment at customer premises. The approximate base salary range for this position is $151,200 – $236,250 per year.
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We are seeking strong candidates for a Principal Optical Engineer to serve as a senior individual contributor to our mission of building state‑of‑the‑art, manufacturable, and deployable neutral atom quantum computers. Key Job Responsibilities: Design and develop optical modules. Collaborate with physicists to understand requirements and architect optical systems, sub‑systems, modules, and components across the full development lifecycle (R&D, productization, maintenance, and beyond). Lead an interdisciplinary team of engineers (optical, electronic, mechanical, etc.) through the product development process, taking an optical module from early concept to implementation and production. Advance state‑of‑the‑art engineering practices through independent research, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement initiatives. Coordinate closely with the R&D/science team to enable cutting‑edge research and translate scientific advances into next‑generation products. Troubleshoot technical issues at company headquarters and at customer locations in coordination with local support teams. Qualifications
Required
Master’s degree in optics, optical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field. 10–15 years of non‑academic work experience, preferably at an enterprise scale or in a startup. Deep experience and knowledge of free‑space optics, fiber optics, lasers, optical system characterization and testing, opto‑mechanics, and bringing complex optical systems from concept to production. Expertise with mechanical CAD software (e.g., Inventor, Solidworks), PDM, and PLM software. Expertise with optical simulation software (e.g., Zemax). Preferred
Experience with quantum computing, especially neutral atom systems. Professional experience in commercial product development and off‑site product deployment at customer premises. The approximate base salary range for this position is $151,200 – $236,250 per year.
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