Optics Engineer - 1630
Broomfield, CO
Science & Technology – Quantum Computing Hardware /
Full-time /
On-site
Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.
Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news
We are seeking an Advanced Optics Engineer or an Optics Engineer II in our Broomfield, CO Location.
Quantinuum is looking for a highly qualified optics engineer to apply their knowledge base to the characterization of chip-scale photonics that will impact trapped-ion quantum computers. The ideal candidate will have experience with both photonic integrated circuit design and testing. They will have a key role in characterizing and validating new integrated photonics approaches.
Key Responsibilities:
- Characterize individual photonic components, optical output of photonic chips, and overall photonic circuit performance. Develop and use high-sensitivity measurement techniques to evaluate the optical output of photonic chips for suitability.
- Work with photonic designers and fabrication team to verify design performance and understand the consequences of fabrication variation.
- Work with a diverse team, including atomic physicists, engineers, and fabrication experts to validate unprecedented integrated photonic technology.
- Plan, design, and build new optical characterization equipment to target the high-sensitivity requirements for an ion-trap based quantum computer.
- Develop new concepts for metrology testbeds to evaluate active/alternative photonic materials and architectures.
- Work with a diverse team, including atomic physicists, engineers, and fabrication experts to validate unprecedented integrated photonic technology.
- Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations.
Advanced Optics Engineer - YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree minimum.
- Minimum 3+ year experience degree inclusive with photonic integrated circuit design and testing (advanced degree inclusive).
- 3+ year of experience with design and implementation of optical experiments including optoelectronic devices (e.g., lasers and photodetectors), optical fiber, optical components (e.g., lenses, mirrors, and polarizers), and scientific software.
- Applicants for employment for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Quantinuum. (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
Optics Engineer II - YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree minimum.
- 2+ year of experience with the implementation of optical experiments including optoelectronic devices (e.g., lasers and photodetectors), optical fiber, optical components (e.g., lenses, mirrors, and polarizers), and scientific software.
- Applicants for employment for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Quantinuum. (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
WE VALUE:
- Bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in Physics or Engineering preferred.
- Knowledge of on-chip photonics, fiber-to-chip coupling, and modulation techniques.
- Nanophotonic design using photonic simulation tools such as: FDTD, FEM, or optical mode solver (lumerical/COMSOL/RCWA/RSoft or similar tools).
- Experience with micro- and nano-fabrication (e.g., electron beam and/or photolithography, wet and dry etching, scanning electron microscopy, wafer and sample handling, and general cleanroom practices).
- Experience with scientific coding and data analysis and visualization, and familiarity with commonly used software packages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, Origin, Igor, etc.).
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to facilitate the exchange of key details and concepts between team members of diverse technical experience.
- Some knowledge of trapped-ion quantum computers.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
$77,000 - $140,000 a year
Compensation & Benefits:
Advanced Optics Engineer - Estimated Salary Wage: $111,000 - $140,000 USD Annually
Optics Engineer II - Estimated Salary Wage: $77,000 - $111,000 USD Annually
Non-Incentive Eligible
What is in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
Flexible work schedule
For full-time employees, we offer: Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance; Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
Quantinuum is a team of over 450+ people. Among them you'll find the world's leading quantum computing hardware and software experts; Not only are they driven to discover the future, but they are also committed to change the world for the better
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.
