Optics Engineer II – Precision Laser Systems

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Equity

Vacation & sick time

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO seeks an Optics Engineer II to design, assemble, align, characterize, and test advanced optical systems for quantum computers. You will contribute to RD, prototypes, optical metrology, documentation, and production readiness while ensuring performance and reliability.

The role requires a strong background in optics, laser characterization, metrology, precision alignment, and opto-mechanical assembly, with 2+ years in related fields. Safety screening applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• U.S. Person as defined by contract requirements (citizen, permanent resident, or eligible status).
• National security restrictions apply per U.S. Government guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, align, characterize, and validate high-precision optical subassemblies and systems.
• Perform optical characterization and metrology (power, phase, polarization, frequency, stability).
• Troubleshoot optical/opto-electronics systems and implement corrective actions.
• Collect and interpret experimental data to support design decisions and manufacturing readiness.
• Support prototyping, sustaining engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain engineering documentation and test records per production standards.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain lab procedures during activities.

Skills

Optics

Photonics

Physics

Electrical Engineering

Problem Solving

Documentation

Data Analysis

Laboratory Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Zemax

SolidWorks

Job description

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO seeks an Optics Engineer II to design, assemble, align, characterize, and test advanced optical systems for quantum computers. You will contribute to RD, prototypes, optical metrology, documentation, and production readiness while ensuring performance and reliability.

The role requires a strong background in optics, laser characterization, metrology, precision alignment, and opto-mechanical assembly, with 2+ years in related fields. Safety screening applies.