Lead Photonics Scientist

Quantinuum; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantum computing company is seeking a Lead Photonics Scientist to develop advanced photonics laboratories and instrumentation. This position involves collaboration with a diverse team to innovate in integrated photonic technology, contributing to game-changing advancements in quantum computing technologies.

Qualifications

• Expertise in designing photonics laboratory equipment.
• Strong understanding of optical circuit performance evaluation.
• Experience in high-sensitivity measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and build new photonics laboratory and equipment.
• Characterize photonic components and circuit performance.
• Develop concepts for metrology testbeds.

Skills

Photonics design

Optical metrology

Measurement techniques

Job description

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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 a Lead Photonics Scientist in our New Mexico Location.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and build new photonics laboratory and optical metrology equipment to target the high-sensitivity requirements for an ion-trap based quantum computer.
• Work with a diverse team, including photonics designers, fabrication experts, atomic physicists, and engineers to validate unprecedented integrated photonic technology and optimize fabrication.
• Characterize individual photonic components, optical output of photonic chips, and overall photonic circuit performance.
• Develop and use high-sensitivity measurement techniques to evaluate the optical output of photonic chips for suitability.
• Develop new concepts for metrology testbeds to evaluate active and alternative photonic materials and architectures.
• Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations.