Quantinuum
Advanced Integrated Photonics Designer - 548
Quantinuum, Broomfield, Colorado, United States, 80020
Advanced Integrated Photonics Designer - 548
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Advanced Integrated Photonics Designer - 548
role at
Quantinuum
(Broomfield, CO or Albuquerque, New Mexico).
Base Pay Range $124,000.00/yr – $145,000.00/yr
All applicants for placement in safety‑sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre‑employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in a team of physicists and optical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing.
Design and develop integrated photonic components and systems in novel ways to deliver and manipulate light across the spectrum.
Gather technical requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the components and systems meet the requirements.
Design and layout integrated photonic components to meet challenging specifications.
YOU MUST HAVE
Master’s Degree minimum.
Minimum 4+ years of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with photonic integrated circuits (PIC) design using photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, RSoft, or guided mode and FDTD solvers) and layout tools (such as Klayout, GDSFactory, etc.).
Minimum 2+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical, opto‑mechanical and/or photonic systems.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status).
Must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE
Ph.D. in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field (preferred).
Experience with design‑for‑manufacturing.
Experience with photonics fabrication processes and metrology.
Experience with materials used in visible photonics circuits and optics.
Experience in product development regarding photonic design, fabrication and/or packaging of PIC systems.
Experience working with cross‑disciplinary teams (architecture, physics, fabrication, mechanical engineering, photonics) to develop solutions.
Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and experience applying this knowledge to projects.
Programming experience in Matlab, Python, C.
Experience with testing and data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments).
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 and generous vacation + sick time.
Paid parental leave.
Employee discounts.
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.
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.
Compensation & Benefits Non‑Incentive Eligible. The pay range for this role is $124,000 – $145,000 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 Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Computer and Network Security
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.
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.
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Advanced Integrated Photonics Designer - 548
role at
Quantinuum
(Broomfield, CO or Albuquerque, New Mexico).
Base Pay Range $124,000.00/yr – $145,000.00/yr
All applicants for placement in safety‑sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre‑employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in a team of physicists and optical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing.
Design and develop integrated photonic components and systems in novel ways to deliver and manipulate light across the spectrum.
Gather technical requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the components and systems meet the requirements.
Design and layout integrated photonic components to meet challenging specifications.
YOU MUST HAVE
Master’s Degree minimum.
Minimum 4+ years of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with photonic integrated circuits (PIC) design using photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, RSoft, or guided mode and FDTD solvers) and layout tools (such as Klayout, GDSFactory, etc.).
Minimum 2+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical, opto‑mechanical and/or photonic systems.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status).
Must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE
Ph.D. in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field (preferred).
Experience with design‑for‑manufacturing.
Experience with photonics fabrication processes and metrology.
Experience with materials used in visible photonics circuits and optics.
Experience in product development regarding photonic design, fabrication and/or packaging of PIC systems.
Experience working with cross‑disciplinary teams (architecture, physics, fabrication, mechanical engineering, photonics) to develop solutions.
Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and experience applying this knowledge to projects.
Programming experience in Matlab, Python, C.
Experience with testing and data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments).
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 and generous vacation + sick time.
Paid parental leave.
Employee discounts.
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.
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.
Compensation & Benefits Non‑Incentive Eligible. The pay range for this role is $124,000 – $145,000 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 Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Computer and Network Security
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.
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.
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