Lead Optical Systems Engineer - Quantum Hardware, Hybrid

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Equity opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO seeks a Senior Advanced/Lead Optical Systems Engineer to drive optical subsystem architecture for a trapped-ion quantum computer. The role supports a hybrid schedule with up to 2 remote days/week and requires 6+ years in optics-based systems engineering.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and U.S. person status; lead-level experience may yield higher seniority and equity eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in systems engineering and design/integration roles with optics/photonics.
• At least 2 years in a systems engineering role.
• U.S. Person per safety/security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage requirements and architecture for optical subsystems.
• Derive traceability from subsystem to system-level requirements.
• Trade design options with internal teams and external partners.
• Plan and participate in subsystem integration and verification.
• Organize subsystem design reviews and contribute to system reviews.
• Help develop and implement SE standards and practices.

Skills

Optical systems engineering

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Architecture definition

Traceability

Design reviews

Lead experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO seeks a Senior Advanced/Lead Optical Systems Engineer to drive optical subsystem architecture for a trapped-ion quantum computer. The role supports a hybrid schedule with up to 2 remote days/week and requires 6+ years in optics-based systems engineering.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and U.S. person status; lead-level experience may yield higher seniority and equity eligibility.