Photonics Engineer - 249

Quantinuum; England; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

As a leading quantum technology firm, Quantinuum is looking for a Photonics Engineer to advance integrated photonic technology in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You will work with top scientists to design optical systems and validate cutting-edge research in a collaborative environment. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the quantum computing field.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity and retirement savings plan

12 Paid holidays and generous vacation

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with optical experiments and photonic integrated circuit design.
• Knowledge of trapped-ion quantum computers is a plus.
• Published results in research fields demonstrate expertise.

Responsibilities

• Characterize individual photonic components and circuits for performance.
• Design and build optical characterization equipment for quantum systems.
• Collaborate with a diverse team including physicists and engineers.

Skills

Optoelectronic devices

Scientific software

Optical components

Nanophotonic design

Scientific coding and data analysis

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

FDTD

FEM

Lumerical

COMSOL

MATLAB

Python

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 a Photonics Engineer in our Albuquerque, New Mexico Location

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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Work with photonic designers and fabrication team to verify design performance and understand the consequences of fabrication variation.
• Work with a diverse team, including atomic physicists, engineers, and fabrication experts to validate unprecedented integrated photonic technology.
• Plan, design, and build new optical characterization equipment to target the high-sensitivity requirements for an ion-trap based quantum computer.
• Develop new concepts for metrology testbeds to evaluate active/alternative photonic materials and architecture.
• Work with a diverse team, including atomic physicists, engineers, and fabrication experts to validate unprecedented integrated photonic technology.
• Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum.
• 3+ year of experience with design and implementation of optical experiments including optoelectronic devices (e.g., lasers and photodetectors), optical fiber, optical components (e.g., lenses, mirrors, and polarizers), and scientific software.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Physics or Engineering preferred.
• 3+ year experience with photonic integrated circuit design and/or testing (advanced degree inclusive).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to facilitate the exchange of key details and concepts between team members of diverse technical experience.
• Knowledge of on-chip photonics, fiber-to-chip coupling, and modulation techniques.
• Nanophotonic design using photonic simulation tools such as: FDTD, FEM, or optical mode solver (Lumerical/COMSOL/RCWA/RSoft or similar tools).
• Experience with micro- and nano-fabrication (e.g., electron beam and/or photolithography, wet and dry etching, scanning electron microscopy, wafer and sample handling, and general cleanroom practices).
• Experience with scientific coding and data analysis and visualization, and familiarity with commonly used software packages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, Origin, Igor, etc.).
• Some knowledge of trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.

$130,000 - $160,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Non-Incentive Eligible

Estimated Salary Wage: $130,000 - $160,000 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.