Summary
The individual in this role will lead and manage Quera’s strategy, execution and service delivery to design, build, and validate various optical systems for neutral-atom quantum computers. This leader will chiefly endeavor to ensure formal engineering practices evolve toward closer alignment with industry standards (e.g., documentation, tools) while reinforcing a top-down emphasis toward a more succinct manufacturing-oriented state (e.g., set up of test and verification processes). 

Responsibilities
•    Be accountable for refining specifications of various optical systems or modules from R&D prototypes. 
•    Lead efforts to standardize optical module designs 
•    Set up and maintain test stations to validate standard optical modules. 
•    Collect feedback on optical modules from end users. 
•    Develop and de-risk critical optical components to enable next generation QPU 
•    Other duties as assigned by management.  
 
Qualifications
•    Ph.D. in experimental physics or equivalent industry experience. 
•    Strong hands-on laboratory skills. 
•    An established publication record in top journals or a demonstrable record of innovation and accomplishment, including patents or product development cycles. 
•    Experience leading the design of scientific instruments and apparatus. 
•    Deep domain expertise in the areas of optics, modulators, lasers, electronics, and ultra-high vacuum. 
•    Excellent communication skills, including the highest ability to explain physical reasoning, design decisions, and experimental results. 
•    The individual in this role has a deep interest in developing and commercializing quantum technologies and is a self-starter with previous experience working in a highly collaborative work environment.
•    Demonstrable track record as a proactive manager and mentor of technical and scientific talent at all stages of their respective career lifecyles. 

Key Capabilities & Attributes 
•    Highly effective in all forms of collaboration and teaming, internally and with external stakeholders  
•    Team leadership and management excellence  
•    Leads collaboratively, empowers people across an organization, with great results  
•    Expert at communications, bringing precision and clarity to complex situations  
•    Shares critical information and updates in effective ways  
•    A strong solutions focus and be comfortable working in an environment which demands strong deliverables along with the ability to identify problems and drive appropriate solutions.