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Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Optical Process Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish the tooling and processes to create micro-optical and electro-optical assemblies Lead a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers developing R&D optical assemblies and packaging Assemble, Design, Architect, and develop optical, micro-optical, and photonic systems in new and novel ways to create, deliver and measure light in our next generation quantum computer systems Lead development and design projects that validate technologies, bonding methods, alignment methods, and tooling suppliers that result in production solutions.
YOU MUST HAVE
Master's Degree minimum Minimum 10+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) with optical design of components and systems with a proven record of delivering optical solutions from concept to production. 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
Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field 10+ years' experience with sourcing tools, developing teams, and processes to create R&D photonic optical assemblies 6+ years' experience with electro-optic modulators, diode laser, or fiber optic optical and RF packaging in a low volume and R&D environment 4+ years' experience with assembly and testing of complex optical systems Experience with laser welding tooling and processes used in fiber optic assemblies Experience with eutectic and adhesive bonding in optical assemblies Experience architecting complex optical systems and deriving optical system assembly requirements from system-level requirements Experience designing, developing, and assembling optical systems with micro-optics, fiber optics, and/or photonic components Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical, electro-optical, and photonic systems Experience executing engineering trade studies Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared Experience with optical modeling software a plus (Zemax preferred, Code V, LighTools, FRED) Experience with photonic integrated circuits a plus Experience with CAD software a plus Experience mentoring junior engineers in best development practices and optical design methodologies
Compensation & Benefits:
Incentive Eligible - Range posted is inclusive of bonus target. The pay range for this role is $164,000 - $205,000 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 Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position. 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.
