Lead Optical Engineer - 981

Lever, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 148,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity opportunities

Generous paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantinuum seeks a Lead Optical Engineer in Broomfield, CO to lead optical design for quantum computing systems. You will work with a team of physicists and engineers to test and develop metasurface components and photonic systems, ensuring production-ready solutions.

The role requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in optical design, with preference for advanced degrees. US person eligibility and security constraints apply. The company offers equity and a strong rewards package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in optical design of photonics components and systems.
• U.S. person required (citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder).
• Security clearance constraints apply per U.S. government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a team supporting development of quantum computing systems.
• Test, assemble, and develop metasurface components, lenses, and photonic systems.
• Lead design projects ensuring production-ready solutions.

Skills

Optical design

Metasurface design

Coherent optics

Polarization optics

Photonic systems

Optical modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

PhD in Optics or related field

Tools

Zemax

Code V

LighTools

FRED

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Optical 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
• 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 8+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) with optical design of refractive, reflective, diffractive, photonics 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
• Designing high NA photonic collection optics
• Experience tolerancing and analysis of optical systems
• Experience with coherent optics utilizing diffractive optics (DOEs) and/or metasurfaces
• Experience with micro-optics, fiber optics, and/or photonic components
• Experience with the measurement of optical components and systems
• 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

$148,000 - $199,000 a year

This position is Bonus and Equity Eligible

The base pay range for this role is $148,000 – $199,000 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 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 holdingadvanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operatesacross 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.

What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.

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