Quantinuum
We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Photonics Engineer / Optical Scientist to join our innovative team. In this role, you will focus on characterizing individual photonic components, evaluating the optical output of photonic chips, and assessing the overall performance of photonic circuits. Your work will significantly contribute to the development of advanced photonic technologies helping to build the world’s most powerful Quantum Computers.
Key Responsibilities
Characterize individual photonic components, optical output of photonic chips, and overall photonic circuit performance.
Help 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.
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 architecture.
Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations.
YOU MUST HAVE
Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering, optics, astronomy, computer science, or math.
8+ years of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with design and implementation of optical experiments including optoelectronic devices, optical fiber, optical components, and scientific software.
Due to national security requirements, candidates must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, or granted asylum/refugee status).
WE VALUE
Masters or PhD in physics or engineering.
6+ years experience with photonic integrated circuit testing (advanced degree inclusive).
8+ years experience with optical metrology.
5+ years experience leading a technical team.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and facilitate exchange of key details and concepts between team members of diverse technical experience.
Knowledge of on-chip photonics, fiber‑to‑chip coupling, and modulation techniques.
Nanophotonic design experience using simulation tools such as FDTD, FEM, or optical mode solver.
Experience with micro- and nano‑fabrication, cleanroom practices.
Experience with scientific coding, data analysis, hardware control, automation; familiarity with MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, etc.
Some knowledge of trapped-ion quantum computers.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational and collaboration skills.
Compensation & Benefits Salary: $124,000 – $165,000 per year (inclusive of incentive target). Incentive eligible.
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, 401(k) retirement savings plan, 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and 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, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Workplace discrimination is illegal.
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Key Responsibilities
Characterize individual photonic components, optical output of photonic chips, and overall photonic circuit performance.
Help 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.
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 architecture.
Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations.
YOU MUST HAVE
Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering, optics, astronomy, computer science, or math.
8+ years of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with design and implementation of optical experiments including optoelectronic devices, optical fiber, optical components, and scientific software.
Due to national security requirements, candidates must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, or granted asylum/refugee status).
WE VALUE
Masters or PhD in physics or engineering.
6+ years experience with photonic integrated circuit testing (advanced degree inclusive).
8+ years experience with optical metrology.
5+ years experience leading a technical team.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and facilitate exchange of key details and concepts between team members of diverse technical experience.
Knowledge of on-chip photonics, fiber‑to‑chip coupling, and modulation techniques.
Nanophotonic design experience using simulation tools such as FDTD, FEM, or optical mode solver.
Experience with micro- and nano‑fabrication, cleanroom practices.
Experience with scientific coding, data analysis, hardware control, automation; familiarity with MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, etc.
Some knowledge of trapped-ion quantum computers.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational and collaboration skills.
Compensation & Benefits Salary: $124,000 – $165,000 per year (inclusive of incentive target). Incentive eligible.
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, 401(k) retirement savings plan, 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and 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, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Workplace discrimination is illegal.
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