Optics Engineer II — Precision Laser & System Integration

Entangled Future; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking an Optics Engineer II to join the Quantum Computing Hardware team. You will design, assemble, align, integrate, characterize, and test advanced optical systems used in our quantum computers, ensuring performance, quality, and long-term reliability.

You will support R&D, prototype builds, documentation, and production readiness, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to transition optics tech into production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• U.S. Person as defined by contract requirements (citizenship/permanent residency/green card).
• National security constraints apply for certain nationalities.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, align, characterize, and validate complex optical subassemblies and systems.
• Integrate prototype systems with lasers, optics, photodetectors, and SPADs.
• Perform optical metrology and measurements of power, phase, frequency, polarization, and stability.
• Troubleshoot optical and opto-electronic systems and implement corrective actions.
• Document test plans, SOPs, and engineering change records; support production readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition new optical technologies to production.
• Mentor technicians on alignment, testing, and lab practices.

Skills

Optical system design

Laser characterization

Opto-mechanical alignment

Experimentation and metrology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zemax

SolidWorks

Job description

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking an Optics Engineer II to join the Quantum Computing Hardware team. You will design, assemble, align, integrate, characterize, and test advanced optical systems used in our quantum computers, ensuring performance, quality, and long-term reliability.

You will support R&D, prototype builds, documentation, and production readiness, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to transition optics tech into production.