Photonics Engineer - 249

Quantinuum; New Mexico; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Photonics Engineer to join their dynamic team in New Mexico. This role involves characterizing photonic components and collaborating with a diverse group of scientists and engineers to advance integrated photonic technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical experiments and a passion for quantum computing. With a competitive salary and flexible work arrangements, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the field. If you are ready to make an impact in an exciting and rapidly evolving industry, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Generous vacation and sick time

Equity and retirement savings plan

12 Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with optical experiments and optoelectronic devices.
• Knowledge of on-chip photonics and modulation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Characterize photonic components and evaluate their performance.
• Develop new concepts for metrology testbeds for photonic materials.

Skills

Optical experiments design

Scientific coding (MATLAB, Python)

Communication skills

Nanophotonic design

Data analysis and visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or Engineering

Master's or PhD in Physics or Engineering

Tools

FDTD

FEM

Lumerical

COMSOL

MATLAB

Python

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.

Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news

We are seeking a Photonics Engineer in our New Mexico Location

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Characterize individual photonic components, optical output of photonic chips, and overall photonic circuit performance. Develop and use high-sensitivity measurement techniques to evaluate the optical output of photonic chips for suitability.
• Work with photonic designers and fabrication team to verify design performance and understand the consequences of fabrication variation.
• Work with a diverse team, including atomic physicists, engineers, and fabrication experts to validate unprecedented integrated photonic technology.
• Plan, design, and build new optical characterization equipment to target the high-sensitivity requirements for an ion-trap based quantum computer.
• Develop new concepts for metrology testbeds to evaluate active/alternative photonic materials and architecture.
• Work with a diverse team, including atomic physicists, engineers, and fabrication experts to validate unprecedented integrated photonic technology.
• Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations.
  
  

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum.
• 3+ year of experience with design and implementation of optical experiments including optoelectronic devices (e.g., lasers and photodetectors), optical fiber, optical components (e.g., lenses, mirrors, and polarizers), and scientific software.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Physics or Engineering preferred.
• 3+ year experience with photonic integrated circuit design and/or testing (advanced degree inclusive).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to facilitate the exchange of key details and concepts between team members of diverse technical experience.
• Knowledge of on-chip photonics, fiber-to-chip coupling, and modulation techniques.
• Nanophotonic design using photonic simulation tools such as: FDTD, FEM, or optical mode solver (Lumerical/COMSOL/RCWA/RSoft or similar tools).
• Experience with micro- and nano-fabrication (e.g., electron beam and/or photolithography, wet and dry etching, scanning electron microscopy, wafer and sample handling, and general cleanroom practices).
• Experience with scientific coding and data analysis and visualization, and familiarity with commonly used software packages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, Origin, Igor, etc.).
• Some knowledge of trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
  
  

What is 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 discounts
  
  

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.

Compensation & Benefits:

Non-Incentive Eligible

Estimated Salary Wage: $130,000 - $160,000 Annually

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security

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