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Qunett

Quantum Photonics Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

Quantum Photonics Engineer About Qunett Qunett is developing the foundational hardware layer for ... management, interferometers, and low-noise detection * Exposure to single-photon sources and/or ...

Qunett

Quantum Photonics Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

Quantum Photonics Engineer About Qunett Qunett is developing the foundational hardware layer for ... management, interferometers, and low-noise detection * Exposure to single-photon sources and/or ...

Quantum Network Technologies, Inc.

Quantum Photonics Engineer About Qunett Qunett is developing the foundational hardware layer for ... management, interferometers, and low-noise detection * Exposure to single-photon sources and/or ...

Qunett

Quantum Photonics Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

Quantum Photonics Engineer About Qunett Qunett is developing the foundational hardware layer for ... shaping, polarization management, interferometers, and low‑noise detection * Exposure to ...

Psionic

Silicon Photonics Engineer

Hampton, VA · On-site

Silicon Photonics Engineer Psionic, Inc is a startup focused on lidar sensors and navigation ... thermal management, and co-packaging considerations) is a plus. * Exposure to RF or electronic ...

Psionic

Silicon Photonics Engineer

Hampton, VA · On-site

Silicon Photonics EngineerPsionic, Inc is a startup focused on lidar sensors and navigation systems ... thermal management, and co-packaging considerations) is a plus.Exposure to RF or electronic ...

Psionic, LLC

Silicon Photonics Engineer

Hampton, VA · On-site

Silicon Photonics Engineer Psionic, Inc is a startup focused on lidar sensors and navigation ... thermal management, and co-packaging considerations) is a plus. * Exposure to RF or electronic ...

GlobalFoundries inc.

NY · On-site

$118K - $210K/yr

## SMTS Silicon Photonics Device EngineerApplylocations: USA - New York - Maltatime type: Full ... Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ...

Collabera Digital

Photonics Engineer III

Redmond, WA · On-site

Collaborate with program leadership, Technical Program Managers (TPMs), and researchers on PIC ... Photonics * Python/MATLAB Job details Job ID 332820 Role Photonics Engineer III Location Redmond ...

Avo Photonics

Materials Manager

Horsham, PA · On-site

Avo Photonics (www.avophotonics.com) is a dynamic contract engineering services company that ... Lead and manage the incoming inspection process for all materials and components, ensuring ...

Agupdate

Manager of Photonics Development

Albany, NY · On-site

$170K - $210K/yr

Position Summary, Manager of Photonics Development This posting is to hire an experienced technologist working with a diverse suite of Silicon Photonics and Heterogeneous Integration (HI) technology ...

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Quantum Photonics Engineer

Boston, MA • On-site

Qunett
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Full-time

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Key responsibilities

  • Design, assemble, and characterize low-noise, phase-coherent quantum frequency conversion modules for qubit exchange between telecom and visible wavelengths.

  • Work with optical setups including free-space and fiber coupling, beam shaping, polarization management, and interferometers to support photonics development.

  • Contribute to building entangled photon sources and quantum frequency conversion systems, focusing on nonlinear optics and quantum frequency conversion.

Job description

Quantum Photonics Engineer

About Qunett

Qunett is developing the foundational hardware layer for quantum networking. Our mission is to build scalable, field-deployable quantum networks through solid-state quantum memory and networking technologies designed to operate beyond the laboratory and integrate directly with real-world infrastructure. At Qunett, physicists and engineers work hands-on with diamond-based quantum devices, photonics, cryogenic systems, and control electronics to translate fundamental quantum capabilities into practical networked hardware. This is a ground-floor opportunity to help shape how quantum systems communicate, scale, and drive the next generation of secure communication, distributed sensing, and quantum computing. As an early-stage company actively building out its quantum memory and photonics teams, Qunett seeks physicists and engineers who bring technical range, adaptability, and readiness to contribute across disciplines as the technology and team evolve.

Work Location

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Boston, MA.

About the role

Qunett is seeking a Photonics Engineer to contribute to the photonics team building entangled photon sources and quantum frequency conversion systems. This role is highly hands-on, focused on designing, assembling, and characterizing low-noise, phase-coherent, quantum frequency conversion modules for qubit exchange between telecom and visible wavelengths. Efficient methods of bandwidth exchange between broadband photons from SPDC and  narrowband light appropriate for color-center qubits will be essential. Free-space implementation and/or integrated photonics approaches are envisioned. This role will focus on nonlinear optics and quantum frequency conversion within the broader photonics efforts at Qunett.

Required qualifications

  • PhD in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or MS with equivalent experience)
  • Hands-on experience with nonlinear optics and/or quantum optics in laboratory settings
  • Extensive experience working with spectroscopic-grade laser systems (alignment, safety, modulation, stabilization fundamentals)
  • Experience building and troubleshooting optical setups: free-space and fiber coupling, ABCD matrix analysis and implementation, beam shaping, polarization management, interferometers, and low-noise detection
  • Exposure to single-photon sources and/or single-photon detectors (e.g., SNSPDs/APDs), timing electronics, and basic coincidence measurements
  • Experience using optical design / engineering tools (e.g., Zemax/OpticStudio or equivalent) to design, tolerance, and iterate optical layouts
  • Familiarity with modern software/AI-assisted tools for coding, optimization, and experiment control (e.g., Python-based analysis and automation)

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience with SPDC-based entangled photon sources (Sagnac or interferometric geometries), biphoton characterization, and/or HOM-type interference measurements
  • Experience with wavelength-division multiplexing concepts (filters, DWDM components), insertion-loss management, and polarization gates
  • Experience with laser spectroscopy in solid-state, atomic, or ion systems
  • Exposure to micro/nanofabrication or photonic device integration
  • Familiarity with quantum networking requirements (entanglement distribution, link budgets, interface constraints)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Equity participation through stock options for all new hires
  • Flexible time off: unlimited PTO, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
  • Employee support benefits including EAP, caregiver support, healthcare advocacy, and more