Senior Optical Engineer
InfleqtionOxford, England, United Kingdom • Cherwell District, England, United Kingdom • United States • Australia
Posted October 31, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Infleqtion, with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, delivers high-value quantum information precisely where needed. By operating at the Edge, our software-configured, quantum-enabled products deliver unmatched levels of precision and power, generating streams of high-value information for commercial organizations, the United States, and allied governments. With 17 years of ColdQuanta's pioneering quantum research as our foundation, our hardware products and AI-powered solutions address critical market needs in positioning, navigating, and timing, global communication security and efficiency, resilient energy distribution, and accelerated quantum computing. Learn how Infleqtion is revolutionizing how we communicate, navigate, and discover at www.Infleqtion.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Job Description
Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company seeking an experienced Optical Engineer. The role involves leading the development of optical systems, from design to assembly and testing, leveraging experimental concepts and ensuring high-quality solutions. This position requires collaboration with a diverse team and a hands-on approach to translating requirements into engineering solutions.
Requirements
- A Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or similar field(s), or equivalent vocational qualification(s).
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in a relevant field or further education.
- Expertise in free space and fibre optic system design.
- Experience with complex optical systems (e.g. compound lens systems, SLM’s, DOE’s).
- Experience with precision alignment of optical and laser systems.
- Detailed understanding of optical beam quality and aberration minimisation.
- Experience with optical simulation tools (ANSYS Zeemax preferred).
- Experience using optical test equipment such as beam profilers, polarimeters, optical spectrum analyzers, wavemeters, polarimeters, wave-front sensors and photodiodes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Unlimited PTO
- Generous company 10% pension contribution
- Cycle to work and Technology schemes
- Incentive Stock Option Plan
- BUPA Private Healthcare Insurance
