Laser Technician - 824
US Broomfield, CO
Science & Technology – Quantum Computing Hardware /
Full-time /
On-site
We are seeking a Laser Technician in our Broomfield, CO location to join our engineering and manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling, aligning, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining laser and optical systems, including opto mechanical components and subassemblies. This role supports development and manufacturing activities such as laser system setup, precision optical alignment, prototype builds, documentation development, and production support. You will ensure that products meet both technical specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical alignment, mechanical assembly, optical systems integration, and an understanding of precision tools and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Align, optimize, troubleshoot, and maintain laser systems and laser-based optical systems, including free-space and fiber-coupled architectures.
- Maintain accurate records including maintenance logs, inspection and test reports, and assembly logs. Provide feedback on design and process and collaborate with engineers on continuous improvement.
- Measure and characterize laser performance (e.g., power, beam quality, pointing stability, mode quality, wavelength) using appropriate diagnostic tools.
- Diagnosing and resolving issues in laser and optical systems, including alignment drift, power loss, and component failures.
- Write test reports, identify gaps in documentation and work with product engineers to create needed documentation.
- Perform prototype assembly and rework in collaboration with engineers; assist in developing, refining, and documenting assembly instructions, travelers, and alignment procedures for development and production use.
- Identify and source COTS parts needed for assemblies and place purchase requests.
- Monitor and maintain tools & supplies at lab workstations.
- Pack optical assemblies for shipping.
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.
- Follow all safety protocols, equipment guidelines, and environmental regulations in the execution of daily tasks.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2+ years of experience working with laser or optical systems in a laboratory or manufacturing environment preferred.
- 2+ years of experience using precision hand tools, measurement devices such as calipers and micrometers
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, 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:
- 2+ years of experience with precision optical alignment
- 2+ years of experience handling optical fibers
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow procedures
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct defects or inconsistencies
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate with engineering and other team members
- Fluency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
- Detail oriented and capable of performing repetitive tasks consistently and accurately
- Certification in optical systems assembly or mechanical assembly
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in physics, Optical Engineering, or closely related field
- Basic electronic test equipment knowledge: skills in soldering may be useful but not required
- Experience with optical alignment tools and specialized tools as needed for assembly
- Understanding of optical alignment techniques.
- Knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques, e.g. Six Sigma, 5S
- Experience working in a production environment
$53,000 - $66,000 a year
Compensation & Benefits:
The pay range for this role is $53,000 – $66,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.
By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
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. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
