Quantinuum
We are seeking an Optical 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
Build and characterize complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies, then integrate these into higher level systems and maintain them Trouble shoot as well as conduct failure analysis of optical/opto-mechanical systems to improve process and design Perform alignment, integration and testing of prototype and proof of concept systems, involving lasers, optics, fibers, electronics, software, and mechanical sub-assemblies You will be expected to analyze data to draw conclusions You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Scientists to deliver state-of-the-art optics solution Up to 10% travel YUT MUST HAVE
Bachelor’s degree minimum 6 months hands‑on experience using fiber optic fusion splicing with splices used on operational optical systems 6 months experience with optical frequency noise reduction using active optics and closed loop techniques 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
Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, and/or engineering Noise reduction measurements with spectrum analysis, phase noise analyzers, frequency counters Strong knowledge of optical and electrical test equipment; Strong knowledge of fibers and lasers Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and intimate knowledge and experience applying this knowledge to projects 1 year experience with fusion splicing, laser noise reduction and servo control of electro-optical systems Optics and mechanical CAD experience (e.g., Zemax, Solidworks) Experience with engineering change documentation; Ability to work from assembly drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches, and other written, visual, and oral instructions Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this role is $81,000 – $101,000 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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Build and characterize complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies, then integrate these into higher level systems and maintain them Trouble shoot as well as conduct failure analysis of optical/opto-mechanical systems to improve process and design Perform alignment, integration and testing of prototype and proof of concept systems, involving lasers, optics, fibers, electronics, software, and mechanical sub-assemblies You will be expected to analyze data to draw conclusions You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Scientists to deliver state-of-the-art optics solution Up to 10% travel YUT MUST HAVE
Bachelor’s degree minimum 6 months hands‑on experience using fiber optic fusion splicing with splices used on operational optical systems 6 months experience with optical frequency noise reduction using active optics and closed loop techniques 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
Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, and/or engineering Noise reduction measurements with spectrum analysis, phase noise analyzers, frequency counters Strong knowledge of optical and electrical test equipment; Strong knowledge of fibers and lasers Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and intimate knowledge and experience applying this knowledge to projects 1 year experience with fusion splicing, laser noise reduction and servo control of electro-optical systems Optics and mechanical CAD experience (e.g., Zemax, Solidworks) Experience with engineering change documentation; Ability to work from assembly drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches, and other written, visual, and oral instructions Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this role is $81,000 – $101,000 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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