Optical Engineer

4 days ago

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Quantinuum Full time $124,000 - $165,000

We are seeking an Optical Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Participate in a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing 
  • Test, Assemble, and Develop metasurface components, lenses, 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, methods, alignment, and suppliers that leads to production solutions. 
YOU MUST HAVE:
  • Bachelor's Degree minimum
  • Minimum 6+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) with optical design of refractive, reflective, diffractive, photonics components and systems.
  • 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 
  • Experience tolerancing and analysis of optical systems
  • Experience with coherent optics utilizing diffractive optics (DOEs) and/or metasurfaces
  • Experience with micro-optics, fiber optics, and/or photonic components
  • Experience with the measurement of optical components and systems
  • Experience with polarization optical components
  • Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical and photonic systems
  • Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared
  • Experience with optical modeling software (Zemax preferred, Code V, LighTools, FRED)
  • Experience with CAD software a plus
$124,000 - $165,000 a year Compensation & Benefits:  Non-Incentive Eligible  The pay range for this role is $124,000 – $165,000 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's largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, including more than 420 of them being scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide 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. 

As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. 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 is 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 

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