Advanced Laser Engineer - 876

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO • 4h ago

We are seeking an Advanced Laser Engineer for our Broomfield, CO location

Key Responsibilities:

Participate in a team of laser scientists and optical engineers supporting the development and builds of commercial and research systems for quantum computing

Provide technical expertise to laser and optical projects with the goal of maximizing performance and robustness

Mentor team members on technical and scientific topics and day-to-day oversight and guidance of one or more technicians

Integrate complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies into higher level systems and maintain them

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

Integrate complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies into higher level systems and maintain them

Troubleshoot as well as conduct failure analysis of electro-optical-mechanical systems to improve process and design

Collect and analyze data to improve subsystem robustness and key performance parameters

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Scientists to deliver state-of-the-art optics solutions

Implement tooling and test fixtures to improve alignment and characterization capabilities for complex laser and optical systems.

Participate in manufacturability improvements by documenting build and test procedures for optical assemblies

Manufacture robust optical systems and beamlines for integration into quantum computers

Other duties as assigned

YOU MUST HAVE:

Bachelors Degree required

Minimum 8+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical, opto-mechanical and/or laser 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 Masters in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field preferred

Experience characterizing, stabilizing, and servicing diode, fiber, and/or Ti:Sapphire lasers

Experience with Zemax and/or Solidworks/CAD for designing optical and optomechanical systems

Experience with data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments)

Experience with engineering change documentation; ability to work from assembly drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches and other written, visual and oral instructions

Significant experience measuring and optimizing phase noise of RF and laser systems

Significant experience successfully working critical laser and beamline deliverables for operating commercial systems under tight deadlines and in a rapid-paced team setting

Significant experience fiber fusion splicing, as well as mentoring, and teaching other team members fusion splicing techniques

An excellent worth ethic and demonstrated experience as a collaborative teammate

A demonstrated history of mentoring junior scientists, engineers, and technicians

Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and intimate knowledge and experience applying this knowledge to projects

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $132,000 -- $165,000 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.

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's 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

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

$132,000 - $165,000 a year

PI285506019

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