Principal Photonic Hardware Architect, Calibration Systems

Responsibilities

• Own the design for distributing laser light to calibration ports in photonic chips
• Analyze optical power needs for system calibration performance
• Create methods for calibration in large quantum systems
• Select and specify optical signal detection and readout architecture
• Guide electronics design for laser control and detector outputs
• Evaluate design trade-offs focusing on power and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with teams to improve calibration workflows and hardware integration

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of continuous wave (CW) and pulsed lasers
• Expertise in fiber amplifiers and optical distribution systems
• Proficient in phase noise analysis and noise figure evaluation
• Knowledge of fiber polarization control and optical system performance
• Experience with integrated and discrete photonics designs
• Ability to design hardware for production-ready environments
• Strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
• Independent and possesses strong engineering judgment