Lead Optical Systems Engineer — Quantum Computing

Lever, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 164,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Equity opportunities

401(k) matching and benefits

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO seeks a Lead Optics Engineer to design and validate optical subassemblies for quantum computers. You will mentor engineers, drive test plans, and ensure performance and reliability across production-ready systems.

Travel up to 25%, collaborate across disciplines, and work with Zemax/SolidWorks for optical design; advanced degrees are valued, with strong leadership and hands-on optical experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience using and maintaining optical, opto-mechanical and/or laser systems.
• Must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker granted asylum or refugee status.
• Due to national security requirements, candidates must not be a PRC or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of optical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research subsystems for quantum computing.
• Gather project requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the team completes tasks on time, with proper prioritization.
• Mentor team members on technical and scientific topics.
• Provide technical expertise for laser and optical projects with the goal of maximizing performance, scalability, and robustness.
• Support prototype development, sustaining engineering activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Integrate complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies into higher level systems and maintain them.
• Develop, execute, and document optical test plans, characterization procedures, engineering work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain detailed engineering documentation, test reports, design records, and engineering change documentation in accordance with production standards.
• Collaborate with Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering teams and Scientists to develop, validate, and transition new optical technologies into production.
• Travel up to 25%.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Optical system design

Laser characterization

Optical metrology

Precision alignment

Opto-mechanical assembly

Team leadership

Mentoring

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Zemax

SolidWorks

Job description

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO seeks a Lead Optics Engineer to design and validate optical subassemblies for quantum computers. You will mentor engineers, drive test plans, and ensure performance and reliability across production-ready systems.

Travel up to 25%, collaborate across disciplines, and work with Zemax/SolidWorks for optical design; advanced degrees are valued, with strong leadership and hands-on optical experience.