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Senior Advanced Photonics Scientist - 510

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO • 5h ago

We are seeking a Senior Advanced Photonics Scientist

at our Broomfield, CO or Albuquerque, New Mexico

Location.

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

Collaborate across disciplines (architecture, physics, photonics, fabrication, mechanical engineering) to define systems and requirements to support quantum computing and demonstrate systems meeting performance requirements

Gather technical requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the components and systems meet the requirements

Design novel integrated photonic components to meet challenging specifications

Layout test PICs and work closely with fabrication and test teams to validate photonic component performance

Lead and work with PIC development team and external vendors to ensure timely development and delivery of key demonstrators

YOU MUST HAVE:

PhD Degree minimum

Minimum 6+ years of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with photonic integrated circuits (PIC) design using photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, RSoft, or similar guided mode and FDTD solvers) and layout tools (Klayout, GDSFactory, or similar)

Minimum 4+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical/photonic 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:

PhD Degree minimum (in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field)

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

Experience leading and mentoring small teams

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)

Compensation & Benefits:

Non-Incentive Eligible The pay range for this role is $140,000 -- $175,000 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 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. What is in it for you?

A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing workFlexible work scheduleEmployer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match for student loan repayment benefitEquity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick timePaid parental leaveEmployee 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

$140,000 - $175,000 a year

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