Optics R&D Technician - 360

Quantinuum; London; On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantinuum, a pioneering company in quantum computing, is seeking an Optics R&D Technician based in Albuquerque, NM. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of experts to advance quantum technologies, setting up a lab and supporting complex optical systems. A background in optics or engineering, alongside hands-on experience, is essential for this role.

Benefits

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

12 Paid holidays and generous vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years hands-on work or apprentice experience in optics.
• Experience in a lab environment or similar technical settings.
• Interest in acquiring certificates for safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up an optics and photonics lab with engineers and technicians.
• Participate in design, building, testing, and alignment of optical systems.
• Monitor key metrics in the lab environment.

Skills

Hands-on skills building and testing optical systems

Strong collaboration and communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in optics, engineering, instrumentation, or physics

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

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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 an Optics R&D Technician in our US Albuquerque, NM Location.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of engineers, physicists, and technicians to advance trapped-ion quantum computing technologies
• Set up an optics and photonics lab in collaboration with other technical and R&D colleagues, including optical, mechanical, electronics, and other technical systems
• Participate in designing, building, testing and alignment of optical systems, including lasers and imaging systems
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide technical expertise and support on planning, development, maintenance, and management of a new lab facility
• Provide technical expertise and support to colleagues, assisting with the resolution of lab- and equipment-related issues and implementing corrective actions as necessary
• Prepare detailed engineering specifications, standard operating procedures, and other documentation required for the operation, maintenance, and repair of optical, mechanical, and electronics systems
• Support Procurement and Materials Management in acquiring and tracking technical equipment and infrastructure through phases of building, expanding, and maintaining the lab
• Partner with Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) to ensure adherence to safety protocols
• Monitor and support maintaining key metrics in the laboratory such temperature and humidity, and request help from and work with Facilities as needed
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in a lab environment

YOU MUST HAVE:

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Minimum 2+ years hands-on work or apprentice experience in optics, engineering, instrumentation, or similar
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience working in a technical environment such as laboratory, clean room, chemical plant, or similar
• 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:

• Bachelors degree in optics, engineering, instrumentation, physics, or related
• 2+ years in an optics lab environment
• 5+ years technical experience, degree-inclusive
• Hands-on skills building and testing optical systems and an understanding of underlying principles of optics, such as lasers, free-space optics, fiber optics, micro-optics, imaging systems, etc.
• Experience building experimental apparatus from scratch
• Experience following work instructions, drawings, and test protocols
• Highly organized and attention to detail on both administrative and technical tasks
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Some experience with mechanical design/CAD systems
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Interest in getting certificates/licenses for facilities and/or safety practices such as hazardous materials, laser safety officer, safety supervisor

Estimated Salary Wage: $65,000 - $82,000 Annually

What is in it for you?

-A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

-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

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.