Optical Engineer - 509

Quantinuum; City Of London; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantum computing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Optical Engineer to support the development of quantum systems. The role involves testing and developing optical components, requiring a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in optical testing. A competitive salary between $97,000 and $125,000 is offered, along with flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment

Equity and retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

12 Paid holidays and generous vacation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum with 2+ years of experience in optical testing.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder.
• Experience with testing optical properties and photonic assemblies required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of quantum computing systems.
• Test and develop optical components and systems.
• Lead design projects for technology validation.

Skills

Optical testing and alignment

Experience with optical modeling software

Debugging and troubleshooting optical systems

Experience with coherent optics

Experience with micro-optics

Experience with fiber optics

Experience with photonic components

Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared

Experience with CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Optics or related field

Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field

Tools

Zemax

Code V

LighTools

FRED

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Optical Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing
• Test, Assemble, and Develop metasurface components, lenses, micro-optical, and photonic systems in new and novel ways to create, deliver and measure light in our next generation quantum computer systems
• Lead development and design projects that validate technologies, methods, alignment, and suppliers that leads to production solutions.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) with optical testing and alignment of components and systems.
• 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, Applied Physics, or a related field
• 2+ years experience with testing optical properties of components, lens systems and photonic assemblies.
• Experience translating optical designs, specifications, and drawings into alignment and testing setups and verification
• Experience with coherent optics utilizing diffractive optics (DOEs) and/or metasurfaces
• Experience with micro-optics, fiber optics, and/or photonic components
• Experience with polarization optical components
• Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical and photonic systems
• Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared
• Experience with optical modeling software (Zemax preferred, Code V, LighTools, FRED)
• Experience with CAD software a plus

Compensation & Benefits

$97,000 - $125,000 a year

Compensation details: The pay range for this role is $97,000 – $125,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, including more than 420 of them being scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

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.