Senior Optics Engineer — Quantum Systems

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 147,000 - 198,000; Full time

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.