Senior Optics Engineer — Quantum Systems

Quantinuum

Broomfield (CO)

On-site

USD 147,000 - 198,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Flexible work arrangements
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Equity opportunities
Paid time off + holidays
Parental leave
Employee discounts

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking a Senior Optics Engineer to design and validate optical subassemblies for quantum computers. You will lead optical integration, characterization, and production readiness, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring performance and reliability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 6+ years with optical/laser systems; US person required; advanced degrees preferred.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree minimum.
  • 6+ years’ experience using and maintaining optical, opto-mechanical and/or laser systems.
  • U.S. Person required due to contractual requirements.
  • National security restrictions apply regarding PRC/Russia nationals.

Responsibilities

  • Complete technical projects supporting the development of commercial and research subsystems for quantum computing.
  • Gather project requirements, define engineering tasks, and ensure their completion with the technical team.
  • Interact with internal and external customers to ensure project delivery to specifications.
  • Mentor team members on technical and scientific topics.
  • Integrate complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies into higher level systems and maintain them.

Skills

Optical systems design
Laser characterization
Optical metrology
Precision alignment
Op-to-mechanical assembly
Engineering problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
PhD

Tools

Zemax
SolidWorks/CAD

Job description

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking a Senior Optics Engineer to design and validate optical subassemblies for quantum computers. You will lead optical integration, characterization, and production readiness, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring performance and reliability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 6+ years with optical/laser systems; US person required; advanced degrees preferred.

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