Lead Optics Architect - Quantum Systems

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 164,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays & vacation

Equity

Job summary

Quantinuum, based in Broomfield, CO, seeks a Lead Optics Engineer to design and validate optical subassemblies for quantum computers. You will guide a team, define plans, and ensure performance, reliability, and production readiness across projects.

The role emphasizes laser characterization, opto-mechanical integration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary groups to transition technologies to production. Requires US citizenship or equivalent and top-tier engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 10+ years using and maintaining optical, opto-mechanical and/or laser systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of optical engineers for development of subsystems for quantum computing.
• Translate requirements into action plans with on-time delivery.
• Mentor engineers on technical topics and ensure design targets are met.

Skills

Optical design

Laser characterization

Team leadership

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zemax

SolidWorks

Job description

Quantinuum, based in Broomfield, CO, seeks a Lead Optics Engineer to design and validate optical subassemblies for quantum computers. You will guide a team, define plans, and ensure performance, reliability, and production readiness across projects.

The role emphasizes laser characterization, opto-mechanical integration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary groups to transition technologies to production. Requires US citizenship or equivalent and top-tier engineering experience.