Optical Engineer in Broomfield, CO
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 lead 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 Master’s 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, LightTools, FRED).
* Experience with CAD software a plus.
Compensation: $124,000 – $165,000 a year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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