Advanced Opto-Mechanical Engineer - 926
US Broomfield, COFull-time$116k–$145kPosted Aug 4, 2026
We are seeking an Advanced Opto-mechanical Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
We are seeking an Advanced Opto-mechanical Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing
- Design and develop opto-mechanical systems in new and novel ways to assemble and test advanced micro-optic and photonic systems
- Participate in building, testing and alignment of optical systems.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s Degree minimum
- Minimum 6+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) with product, assembly tooling, or test equipment opto-mechanical CAD design for optical or photonic applications.
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE:
- Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with Onshape or equivalent CAD system
- Understanding of GD&T principles and practices
- Experience with photonic or optical assembly
- Experience with motion control systems used for alignment of optical components using vision assist or active feedback
- Experience with materials and adhesives for optical assemblies
- Experience with FEA (modal, structural, and thermal)
- Hands on skills doing fabrication, knowledge of machining practices, assembly and test
- Experience in creating drawings and assembly processes for optical systems
- Experience working with polarization maintaining fiber and micro-optics systems
- Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and intimate knowledge and experience applying this knowledge to projects