Advanced Opto-Mechanical Engineer - 926

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking an Advanced Opto-mechanical Engineer to join a team supporting the development of quantum computing systems. This role requires a strong background in opto-mechanical CAD design and GD&T within optical applications.

Responsibilities include designing opto-mechanical assemblies, building and aligning optical hardware, and collaborating with physicists and engineers to advance commercial and research platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
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• 6+ years’ experience with opto-mechanical CAD design for optical or photonic apps.
• US-person status required: citizen, permanent resident or green card holder.
• Due to national security rules, must be US citizen if not otherwise eligible.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a team of physicists and engineers supporting development of quantum computing systems.
• Design and develop opto-mechanical systems for micro-optic and photonic applications.
• Build, test and align optical systems.

Skills

Opto-mechanical CAD design

GD&T principles

Optical assembly

Motion control systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Ph.D. or Masters in Optics/ME

Tools

Onshape

Job description

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.

Key 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.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• 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.

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

$116,000 - $145,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $116,000 – $145,000 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 leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the 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.

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’s 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. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.