Optics Engineer I — Precision Alignment & Metrology

Utilicom; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, &

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity opportunities

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

Quantinuum, based in Broomfield, Colorado, is seeking an Optics Engineer I, contractor to assemble, align, characterize, and test advanced optical systems used in quantum computers. You will support R&D, prototype builds, documentation, and production readiness while meeting strict specifications and reliability targets.

The ideal candidate has a background in optical design, laser characterization, metrology, and precision alignment, with hands-on opto-mechanical assembly experience. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0-2 years of experience in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Due to Contractual requirements, 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

• Design, build, assemble, align, characterize, and validate high-precision optical subassemblies and optical systems.
• Perform optical characterization and metrology, including measurements of optical power, phase, frequency, polarization, stability, and frequency noise.
• Troubleshoot optical and optoelectronic systems and implement corrective actions to improve product performance and manufacturing readiness.
• Maintain detailed engineering documentation, test reports, and design records per production standards.
• Collect, analyze, graph, interpret, and present experimental and production data to support engineering decisions and design improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Optical system design

Laser characterization

Optical metrology

Precision alignment

Opto-mechanical assembly

Engineering problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zemax

SolidWorks

Job description

Quantinuum, based in Broomfield, Colorado, is seeking an Optics Engineer I, contractor to assemble, align, characterize, and test advanced optical systems used in quantum computers. You will support R&D, prototype builds, documentation, and production readiness while meeting strict specifications and reliability targets.

The ideal candidate has a background in optical design, laser characterization, metrology, and precision alignment, with hands-on opto-mechanical assembly experience. U.S.