Advanced Opto-Mechanical Engineer - 1112

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking an Advanced Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join the Quantum Computing Hardware team. You will design, build and test opto-mechanical systems for cutting‑edge photonic and micro‑optical platforms, and contribute to alignment and integration efforts across hardware subsystems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree minimum and 6+ years of CAD design experience for optical or photonic applications; Onshape experience is preferred. This is a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum.
• 6+ years’ experience with opto-mechanical CAD design for optical or photonic applications.
• U.S. Person required due to contractual requirements and security rules.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a team of physicists, optical and opto-mechanical engineers supporting development of commercial and research systems.
• Design and develop opto-mechanical systems to assemble and test advanced micro-optic and photonic systems.
• Participate in building, testing and alignment of optical systems.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

Optical alignment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree minimum

Tools

Onshape

FEA

Job description

Advanced Opto-Mechanical Engineer - 1112 at Quantinuum, US Broomfield, CO. A mid-level full time position in the Quantum Computing Hardware team, listed under software engineering.

We are seeking an Advanced Opto-Mechanical Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location.

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

WE VALUE

• Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with Onshape or equivalent CAD system
• Understanding of GD&T principles and practices
• Experience with photonic or optical assembly
• Experience with motion control systems used for alignment of optical components using vision assist or active feedback
• Experience with materials and adhesives for optical assemblies
• Experience with FEA (modal, structural, and thermal)
• Hands on skills doing fabrication, knowledge of machining practices, assembly and test
• Experience in creating drawings and assembly processes for optical systems
• Experience working with polarization maintaining fiber and micro-optics systems
• Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and intimate knowledge and experience applying this knowledge to projects

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing
• Design and develop opto-mechanical systems in new and novel ways to assemble and test advanced micro-optic and photonic systems
• Participate in building, testing and alignment of optical systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum
• Minimum 6+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) with product, assembly tooling, or test equipment opto-mechanical CAD design for optical or photonic applications.
• 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.