Optical Engineer (Ph.D. / Early Career)

Photonic

📍 Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Full time Engineers Posted June 21, 2026

Job Description

Description

Photonic is seeking a talented Optical Engineer to support the design and engineering of optical sub-systems that advance our quantum computing roadmap. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Ph.D. graduate or Postdoctoral Fellow to apply deep technical expertise in a collaborative, fast-paced product development environment.


In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional science and engineering teams to transition optical sub-system designs from research prototypes into reliable, manufacturable solutions. You will contribute to the design, modeling, build, and testing of sub-systems incorporating precision optical sources, single-photon fiber networks, and in-system telemetry within the O-band regime, ensuring alignment with system-level requirements.


You are a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a research-driven environment and is excited to help translate cutting-edge photonic...