Photonics Test Manager - 982

Entangled Future; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO seeks a Photonics Test Manager to lead the photonics test program for quantum computing hardware. You will guide optical characterization, manage test resources, and collaborate with R&D teams to deliver data-driven insights.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in hardware-oriented teams and 2+ years in optics/photonics leadership. This on-site role includes career growth and engagement with a world-class quantum computing platform.

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters in Optics, Applied Physics, or related field preferred.
• Experience with optical projects from concept to production.
• 4+ years experience with optical test and measurement preferred.
• 2+ years experience with integrated photonics device characterization and/or design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Characterize photonic devices and optical components for trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Manage and scale hardware test & measurement resources to deliver timely, accurate data.
• Collaborate on photonic roadmaps, technology development, and advanced R&D activities.
• Guide optical R&D efforts from concept to production release for multi-year projects.
• Mentor and develop direct-reporting engineers/scientists and provide coaching and training.
• Implement best practices in an R&D environment to ensure quality and requirements are met.
• Identify technologies and resources needed to improve optical development capabilities.
• Lead recruitment and retention of high-performing technical staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Hardware management

Photonics

Test & measurement

R&D coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Photonics Test Manager - 982 at Quantinuum, US Broomfield, CO. A mid-level full time position in the Quantum Computing Hardware team, listed under hardware engineering.

We are seeking a Photonics Test Manager in our Broomfield, CO Location. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

WE VALUE

• Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field preferred
• Experience with optical projects from concept to production
• 4+ years experience with optical test and measurement preferred
• 2+ experience with integrated photonics device characterization and/or design preferred
• Experience with edge- and grating-coupled integrated photonic measurement systems
• Experience with automation techniques for optical characterization equipment

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you'll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What's in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Personnel Manager for a team of engineers and scientists whose charter is to characterize photonic devices and optical components needed for trapped-ion quantum computers
• Manage and scale physical resources for test and measurement to ensure timely delivery of accurate data to development teams
• Collaborate with technical staff on developing photonic roadmaps, technology development, and advanced R&D activities
• Guide and coordinate optical R&D efforts from concept to production release for multi-year projects
• Plan and nurture career development of direct-reporting engineers/scientists through mentoring, coaching, and training
• Implement best practices and behaviors in an R&D environment to ensure quality and requirements are met
• Identify key technologies, innovations, infrastructure, and resources needed to improve optical development capabilities to meet business needs
• Lead in recruiting and retaining high performing technical staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree minimum
• Minimum 5+ years of industry experience in managing hardware-oriented technical teams
• Minimum 2+ years' experience managing optics/photonics teams
• 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.