Quantum Photonics Optical Engineer – Metrology & Systems

NCSL International; Broomfield, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantinuum, based in Broomfield, CO, is seeking an Optical Engineer to support R&D for next‑generation quantum systems. You will join a cross‑disciplinary team to develop metrology, align optical components, and measure device performance in a lab environment.

The role requires hands‑on experience with optical testing, free‑space and photonic systems, and Python for hardware control. The company offers a comprehensive rewards package and opportunities in a fast‑growing quantum technology field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience optical testing and alignment of components and systems.
• Minimum 2 years' experience building, aligning, debugging, and troubleshooting free-space optical, micro‑optical, and/or photonic systems.
• Minimum 1 year experience using Python to control hardware and for data acquisition & analysis.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder.
• Due to national security requirements, candidates must not be a PRC national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize metrology systems to assemble, characterize, refine, validate, and improve metasurface, micro‑optical, and integrated photonic components and systems
• Collaborate on a team of optical engineers, physicists, and opto‑mechanical engineers to develop new ways to create, deliver, and measure light to trapped ions
• Develop and use high‑sensitivity measurement techniques and systems to evaluate the optical output of optical and photonic devices
• Drive the development and design of metrology systems that validate technologies, methods, alignment, and suppliers to inform roadmaps and production
• Document and communicate procedures, results, and conclusions to teammates, collaborators, and stakeholders

Skills

Metrology systems

Free-space optics

Optical assembly

Python

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in optics, applied physics, electrical engineering, physical science or instrumentation

Tools

Zemax

Code V

OnShape

SolidWorks

Optical spectrum analyzers

RF spectrum analyzers

Job description

Quantinuum, based in Broomfield, CO, is seeking an Optical Engineer to support R&D for next‑generation quantum systems. You will join a cross‑disciplinary team to develop metrology, align optical components, and measure device performance in a lab environment.

The role requires hands‑on experience with optical testing, free‑space and photonic systems, and Python for hardware control. The company offers a comprehensive rewards package and opportunities in a fast‑growing quantum technology field.