Optical R&D Manager - 818

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401(k) match

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO, is seeking an Optical R&D Manager to lead a team of engineers and scientists focused on optical system development for quantum computer platforms. The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and production-ready outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years in optical system development, and at least 3 years of people management. U.S. person status is required for security and contract reasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for engineering leadership roles.
• 8+ years in industry developing optical systems from concept to production.
• 3+ years managing technical teams and coordinating multi-site projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and scientists in optical system development, tooling, and metasurface fabrication for quantum computer systems.
• Collaborate on photonic roadmaps, technology development, and advanced R&D activities.
• Guide R&D from concept to production release for multi-year projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PhD or Master’s in Optics/Applied Physics or related field

Tools

Zemax

Code V

LighTools

FRED

CAD

Job description

We are seeking an Optical R&D Manager 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:

• Personnel Manager for a team of engineers and scientists whose charter is to conceptualize and execute optical system development, assembly tooling, and metasurface/diffractive fabrication for quantum computer systems
• Collaborate with technical staff on developing photonic roadmaps, technology development, and advanced R&D activities
• Guide and coordinate optical R&D efforts from concept to production release for multi-year projects
• Plan and nurture career development of direct-reporting engineers/scientists through mentoring, coaching, and training
• Implement best practices and behaviors in an R&D environment to ensure quality and requirements are met
• Identify key technologies, innovations, infrastructure, and resources needed to improve optical development capabilities to meet business needs
• Lead in recruiting and retaining high performing technical staff

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's Degree minimum
• Minimum 8 years' of industry experience developing optical systems from concept to production
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing technical teams
• Experience with optical projects from concept to production
• 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
• 6+ years' experience with optical alignment, assembly, and testing practices and tools
• 4+ years' experience with optical alignment and testing of micro-optic and fiber optic systems
• Experience managing teams across geographic locations
• Experience with metasurface design and fabrication processes
• Experience implementing prototype optical tooling and processes and transitioning them into production ready solutions
• Experience executing engineering trade studies
• Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared
• Experience with optical modeling software (Zemax, Code V, LighTools, FRED) a plus
• Experience with CAD software a plus

Compensation & Benefits

Incentive Eligible -- Range posted is inclusive of bonus target

The pay range for this role is $180,000 -- $225,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee dis ounts

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company's quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum's over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

By joining Quantinuum, you'll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

$180,000 - $225,000 a year

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