Optical Assembly and Alignment Engineer

We are seeking an Optical Assembly & Alignment Engineer to build, align, and verify optical breadboards and laser-delivery assemblies for neutral-atom quantum computers. This hands-on role delivers tested optical subsystems and alignment records to the system integration team.

• Assemble optical breadboards and optomechanical hardware from released layouts, drawings, bills of materials, and work instructions.
• Install and align lenses, mirrors, polarization optics, and fiber-coupling assemblies to establish the required beam paths and subsystem interfaces.
• Measure optical power, beam profile, polarization, and coupling performance; use wavefront measurements where required by approved test procedures.
• Troubleshoot optical loss, clipping, alignment drift, and polarization errors; document findings and perform approved adjustments or rework.
• Work with Optical Bonding Technicians to establish pre-bond alignment and verify that curing or fastening has not disturbed optical performance.
• Maintain optical cleanliness, protect sensitive coatings, and follow approved handling and laser-safety practices throughout assembly and test.
• Complete subsystem verification and maintain component, alignment, and measurement records; support resolution of optical issues found during system integration.
• Learn first-of-a-kind methods alongside Engineering and improve repeat-build alignment instructions, fixtures, and assembly sequences with Manufacturing Engineering.

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