Lead Optical Engineer: Quantum Photonics & Metasurfaces | Equity Eligible

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

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.