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Lead Optical Engineer - 348
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Quantinuum Base pay range $158,000.00/yr - $197,000.00/yr Overview
We are seeking a
Lead 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 Optical modeling and analysis for coherent micro-optical and photonic systems to understand how systems can create, deliver and measure light in next generation quantum computer systems Lead development and design projects that validate technologies, methods, alignment, and suppliers that lead to production solutions YOU MUST HAVE
Master’s Degree minimum Minimum 10+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) with optical components and systems modeling and analysis 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 6+ years experience with scattering and stray light modeling and metrology 4+ years experience with coherent optics development utilizing diffractive optics (DOEs) and/or metasurfaces 4+ years experience with optical coatings modeling and metrology Experience architecting complex optical systems and deriving optical system requirements from system-level requirements Experience organizing and setting up optical metrology systems to validate modeling results Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical and photonic systems Experience executing engineering trade studies Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared Experience with optical modeling software (Zemax preferred, Code V, LighTools, FRED) Experience with single photon detectors a plus Experience with CAD software a plus Experience mentoring junior engineers in best development practices and optical design methodologies About Quantinuum
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 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. 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 Compensation & Benefits
Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable The pay range for this role is $158,000 – $197,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Lead Optical Engineer - 348
role at
Quantinuum Base pay range $158,000.00/yr - $197,000.00/yr Overview
We are seeking a
Lead 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 Optical modeling and analysis for coherent micro-optical and photonic systems to understand how systems can create, deliver and measure light in next generation quantum computer systems Lead development and design projects that validate technologies, methods, alignment, and suppliers that lead to production solutions YOU MUST HAVE
Master’s Degree minimum Minimum 10+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) with optical components and systems modeling and analysis 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 6+ years experience with scattering and stray light modeling and metrology 4+ years experience with coherent optics development utilizing diffractive optics (DOEs) and/or metasurfaces 4+ years experience with optical coatings modeling and metrology Experience architecting complex optical systems and deriving optical system requirements from system-level requirements Experience organizing and setting up optical metrology systems to validate modeling results Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical and photonic systems Experience executing engineering trade studies Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared Experience with optical modeling software (Zemax preferred, Code V, LighTools, FRED) Experience with single photon detectors a plus Experience with CAD software a plus Experience mentoring junior engineers in best development practices and optical design methodologies About Quantinuum
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 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. 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 Compensation & Benefits
Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable The pay range for this role is $158,000 – $197,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries
Computer and Network Security We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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