Staff Engineer - Opto-Mechanical

The Staff Mechanical Engineer will develop laser beam delivery and imaging system hardware for our current and next generation Quantum Computers.  The successful candidate will have both the technical depth to resolve complex mechanical, materials and manufacturing design issues and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to troubleshoot root cause higher level system issues. They must excel in a high-energy, focused, small-team environment, and have a commitment to high quality prototypes and concepts and a demonstrated record of developing creating and innovative engineering solutions. A strong sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required as well as a commitment to high product quality.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work in a small, cross-functional project team to design, develop and build Optical and Laser systems hardware for electro-opto-mechanical assemblies
• Conceptualize and analyze complex opto-mechanical assemblies, create theoretical models, conduct empirical confirmation & perform computer assisted simulations.
• Work with optical and engineering team to integrate the laser and imaging hardware into the quantum computer
• Analyze and test product designs. Including development of DOEs, data collection, and data analysis
• Provide technical support to Vendors by generating and/or reviewing bills of materials, building documentation, assembly and test fixtures, test procedures, and driving anomalies and non-conformances to closure
• Design fixtures, alignment tools and processes to assemble products

You'd be a good fit with:

• Minimum BS in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 12 years of experience developing optics-based hardware
• Minimum 8 years of experience developing overall product architecture including thermal, mechanical, and optomechanical systems
• A strong mechanical engineering background with fluency in CAD – SolidWorks preferred - and a solid understanding of dimensioning / tolerancing principles 
• Experience with GD&T drawings and tolerance analysis
• Experience developing specifications for optical/optomechanical/optoelectronic assemblies
• Demonstrated experience in developing systems and processes for optical alignment and metrology for optical elements and optical systems preferred
• Knowledge of precision optical/mechanical alignment tools and techniques
• Able to contribute to product development road maps and long-term product vision
• Experience with thermal management design and development
• Familiar with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design verification, design validation, and design transfer
• Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management documentation control systems
• Able to coordinate activities within organizations to drive deliverables
• Excellent organizational skills; Able to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time