Senior Optical Detection Engineer - 616

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quantinuum is seeking a Senior Optical Detection Engineer in Broomfield, CO. This role involves designing and developing cryogenic detection systems for quantum computing. Candidates should have a Master's degree and at least 6 years of experience in optical design.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $148,000 to $185,000 annually, based on skills and experience, along with attractive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with optical design of components and systems.
• Experience with low light detection systems.
• Experience debugging optical and photonic systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of quantum computing systems.
• Design and develop cryogenic temperature detection systems.
• Lead verification and validation of cryogenic detection systems.

Skills

Optical design

Cryogenic systems

Optical alignment

Optical modeling software

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Master's Degree in Optics or Applied Physics

Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Zemax

CAD software

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Optical Detection Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing.
• Design, architect, and develop cryogenic temperature detection systems and components for our next generation quantum computers.
• Lead development efforts to verify and validate technologies, methods, alignments, and suppliers for cryogenic detection systems.

You Must Have

• Master's Degree minimum.
• Minimum 6+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) with optical design of components and systems with a proven record of delivering optical solutions from concept to production.
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a 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

• Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• 6+ years experience with detectors and visible optical detection systems.
• 4+ years experience with low light detection systems and detectors.
• 4+ years experience with optical alignment and testing of high NA optical systems.
• Experience designing and testing visible detectors and detection systems operating in cryogenic environments.
• Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical and photonic systems.
• Experience executing engineering trade studies.
• Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared.
• Experience with optical modeling software (Zemax preferred, Code V, LightTools, FRED).
• Experience with CAD software a plus.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers in best development practices and optical design methodologies.

Compensation & Benefits

Non-Incentive Eligible.

The pay range for this role is $148,000 -- $185,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

• 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.