Optics Engineer – Quantum Systems & Precision Metrology

Quantinuum Ltd.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 80,800 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantinuum Ltd. in Broomfield, CO, is seeking an Optics Engineer to design, assemble, align, and test high-precision optical systems for quantum computers. You will support research, prototype builds, optical characterization, and production readiness, ensuring performance and quality across activities.

The ideal candidate brings strong optical design, laser characterization, and precision alignment skills, with hands-on experience in optical labs and a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• 1+ years in optics, physics, or related discipline.
• 1+ years hands-on with optical systems and laser labs.
• U.S. person required per contractual and security rules.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, align, and characterize high-precision optical subassemblies and systems.
• Integrate prototype and proof-of-concept systems involving lasers, optics, fiber optics, electronics, software, and precision mechanical assemblies.
• Perform optical characterization and metrology, including measurements of power, phase, frequency, polarization, stability, and noise.
• Troubleshoot optical and opto-mechanical systems and perform root cause analysis for improvements and manufacturing readiness.
• Develop, execute, and document optical test plans and procedures.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to transition new optical technologies into production.

Skills

Optical system design

Laser characterization

Opto-mechanical assembly

Precision alignment

Optical metrology

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in optics, physics, or electrical engineering

Tools

Zemax

SolidWorks

Job description

Quantinuum Ltd. in Broomfield, CO, is seeking an Optics Engineer to design, assemble, align, and test high-precision optical systems for quantum computers. You will support research, prototype builds, optical characterization, and production readiness, ensuring performance and quality across activities.

The ideal candidate brings strong optical design, laser characterization, and precision alignment skills, with hands-on experience in optical labs and a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment.