Senior Quantum Interconnect Architect – Optical & Cryogenic

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, Colorado is seeking a Principal Vacuum Interconnect Architect – Quantum Hardware to lead scalable interconnect architecture for next-generation quantum computers. The role demands independent leadership, defining requirements, and guiding prototype development to enable million-qubit scale systems.

You will collaborate across optics, electrical, cryogenic, vacuum, and packaging teams, translating architecture goals into concrete subsystem requirements, designs,

Qualifications

• PhD required in a physical science or engineering.
• 12+ years of experience in cryogenic, optical, vacuum, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and technical strategy for scalable interconnect solutions.
• Define requirements and interfaces across multiple engineering teams.
• Oversee prototype interconnect hardware and subsystem demonstrators.

Skills

Leadership

System architecture

Cryogenic systems

Vacuum systems

Optical interconnects

Electrical interconnects

RF engineering

Communication

Education

PhD required

Tools

FEA

Optical modeling

Thermal modeling

Job description

Quantinuum in Broomfield, Colorado is seeking a Principal Vacuum Interconnect Architect – Quantum Hardware to lead scalable interconnect architecture for next-generation quantum computers. The role demands independent leadership, defining requirements, and guiding prototype development to enable million-qubit scale systems.

You will collaborate across optics, electrical, cryogenic, vacuum, and packaging teams, translating architecture goals into concrete subsystem requirements, designs,