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Quantinuum · 2 months ago

Optical Engineering Manager - 564

Broomfield, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $225K/yr

10+ years exp

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. The Optical Engineering Manager will oversee the design, fabrication, assembly, testing, and delivery of high-performance optical subsystems, leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure technical excellence and operational efficiency.

Cyber SecurityQuantum ComputingSoftware Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee the development, integration, and testing of large, complex optical systems

Collaborate with systems engineering, mechanical, and electronics teams to ensure optical subsystems meet performance, cost, and schedule goals

Develop and implement quality control procedures, test protocols, and documentation

Drive continuous improvement in design, manufacturability, and throughput for higher-TRL, deployable systems

Identify team-level staffing needs and fill key gaps via

Mentoring, coaching, and training direct-reporting engineers, scientists, and technicians

Hiring and developing staff with the right skills for success

Perform technical goal setting, employee performance assessments, and compensation adjustments

Lead communication and coordination with the larger optics teams across our CO and MN sites, and foster teamwork and relationship building throughout the optics groups

Partner with vendors and suppliers on sourcing, fabrication, and qualification of optical components and assemblies, with focus on scalable solutions for future systems

Contribute to planning and execution of our technical roadmap as required for Sol, Apollo, and beyond products

Qualification

Optical systems designOpto-mechanical systemsLaser systemsQuality control proceduresTeam leadershipProject managementCoachingCommunicationOrganizational skillsMentoringFast-paced environment

Required

Bachelor's Degree minimum

Minimum 10 years (degree-inclusive) experience designing, developing, building, using and maintaining optical, opto-mechanical, and/or laser systems

Minimum 1 year of experience serving as the (technical and/or people) leader of an advanced technical team

Hands-on experience with alignment, testing, and troubleshooting of optical 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

Preferred

Advanced degree - Masters or PhD - in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field preferred

Demonstrated experience taking complex optical systems from design through production

Direct experience with people-management in a technical industry

Experience bringing cutting-edge optical systems to higher TRL level for deployability

Familiarity with quality systems and production best practices

Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Benefits

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

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