Advanced Optical Engineer - 286

Quantinuum; London; On-site; USD 130,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for an Advanced Optical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with physicists and engineers to push the boundaries of quantum computing technology. You will design and develop cutting-edge photonic systems, ensuring they meet rigorous technical requirements. With a competitive salary and a flexible work schedule, this position offers the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that will shape the future of quantum technology. Join a leading player in the industry and make a significant impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment

Equity and retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Generous vacation and sick time

12 Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with optical and photonic systems.
• Strong background in photonic integrated circuits design.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated photonic components for quantum computing.
• Gather technical requirements and execute designs for photonic systems.

Skills

Optical Systems Maintenance

Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) Design

Technical Requirements Gathering

Data Analysis

Programming in Matlab

Programming in Python

Programming in C

Optical Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Ph.D. or Master's in Optics or Physics

Tools

Lumerical

RSoft

KLayout

GDSFactory

Job description

Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.

Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news

We are seeking an Advanced Optical Engineer in our New Mexico Location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in a team of physicists and optical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing
• Design and develop integrated photonic components and systems in new and novel ways to deliver and manipulate light across the spectrum
• Gather technical requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the components and systems meet the requirements
• Participate in execution of designs and developments in integrated photonics systems (PIC).

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelors Degree minimum
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical, opto-mechanical and/or photonic systems with at least 2+ years of experience with photonic integrated circuits (PIC) design using photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, RSoft, or similar guided mode and FDTD solvers)
• 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, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field
• Experience in product development regarding fabrication and/or packaging of PIC systems
• Experience working with a distributed team of scientists to develop a photonic solution
• Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and intimate knowledge and experience applying this knowledge to projects
• Programming experience in Matlab, Python, C
• Experience with photonics layout software such as KLayout or GDSFactory
• Experience with testing and data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments)
• Experience with engineering change documentation; ability to work from assembly drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches and other written, visual and oral instructions

$130,000 - $163,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Non-Incentive Eligible

Estimated Salary Wage: $130,000 - $163,000 Annually

What is in it for you?

-A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

-Flexible work schedule

-Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

-401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

-Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time

-Paid parental leave

-Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.