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Quantinuum · 4 months ago

Photonics Engineer

Broomfield, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$97K/yr - $125K/yr

3+ years exp

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. They are seeking a highly motivated Optical and Photonics Lab Technician to set up and manage an optics and photonics lab, contributing to research and development in trapped-ion quantum computing technologies. The role involves collaboration with engineers and physicists to drive innovations and ensure systems meet performance standards.

Cyber SecurityQuantum ComputingSoftware Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Characterize individual photonic components, optical output of photonic chips, and overall photonic circuit performance. 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

Work with a diverse team, including atomic physicists, engineers, and fabrication experts to validate unprecedented integrated photonic technology

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

Work with a diverse team, including atomic physicists, engineers, and fabrication experts to validate unprecedented integrated photonic technology

Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations

Qualification

Optical experimentsPhotonic integrated circuit designNanophotonic designScientific codingData analysisVisualizationMicro-Nano-fabricationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, optics, astronomy, computer science, or math

3 years of experience (degree inclusive) with design and implementation of optical experiments including optoelectronic devices (e.g., lasers and photodetectors), optical fiber, optical components (e.g., lenses, mirrors, and polarizers), and scientific software

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

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)

Preferred

Masters or PhD in physics or engineering

3+ year experience with photonic integrated circuit design and/or testing (advanced degree inclusive)

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to facilitate the 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 using photonic simulation tools such as: FDTD, FEM, or optical mode solver (Lumerical/COMSOL/RCWA/RSoft or similar tools)

Experience with micro- and nano-fabrication (e.g., electron beam and/or photolithography, wet and dry etching, scanning electron microscopy, wafer and sample handling, and general cleanroom practices)

Experience with scientific coding and data analysis and visualization; hardware control and automation; familiarity with commonly used software packages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, Origin, Igor, etc.)

Some knowledge of trapped-ion quantum computers

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational and collaboration skills

Benefits

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

Company

Quantinuum

Quantinuum is a IT firm that accelerates quantum computing and the development of applications across chemistry, cybersecurity, and finance. It is a sub-organization of Honeywell.

Founded in 2021

Broomfield, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees