Senior Optics Engineer - Quantum Systems Lead

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 164,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Eligible

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Equity

Paid holidays and vacation + sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Quantinuum in Colorado (Broomfield) seeks a Lead Optics Engineer to design and validate optical subassemblies for quantum computers. You will mentor junior engineers, set priorities, and ensure systems meet specs, reliability, and quality standards.

The role involves prototype builds, optical characterization, system integration, and producing detailed documentation while coordinating with cross-functional teams. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• PhD or Masters in Optics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of optical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research subsystems for quantum computing.
• Gather project requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the team completes tasks on time with proper prioritization.
• Mentor team members on technical and scientific topics.
• Provide technical expertise for laser and optical projects to maximize performance, scalability, and robustness.
• Support prototype development, sustaining engineering activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Integrate complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies into higher level systems and maintain them.
• Develop, execute, and document optical test plans, characterization procedures, and SOPs.
• Maintain detailed engineering documentation and design records per production standards.
• Collaborate with Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering teams and Scientists to develop, validate, and transition new optical technologies into production.
• Travel up to 25%
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Optical system design

Laser characterization

Optical metrology

Precision alignment

Opto-mechanical assembly

Engineering problem solving

Mentoring

Team leadership

Production readiness

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

PhD or Masters in Optics

Tools

Zemax

SolidWorks / CAD

Job description

Quantinuum in Colorado (Broomfield) seeks a Lead Optics Engineer to design and validate optical subassemblies for quantum computers. You will mentor junior engineers, set priorities, and ensure systems meet specs, reliability, and quality standards.

The role involves prototype builds, optical characterization, system integration, and producing detailed documentation while coordinating with cross-functional teams. Travel up to 25% is expected.