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Quantinuum · 1 day ago

Lead Optical System Design Engineer - 616

Broomfield, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing, and they are seeking a Lead Optical Engineer to support the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing. The role involves designing and developing optical systems for next generation quantum computers and leading projects that validate technologies and methods for production solutions.

Cyber SecurityQuantum ComputingSoftware Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participate in a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing

Design, Architect, and develop optical, 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 leads to production solutions

Qualification

Optical designPhotonic systemsOptical modeling softwareMicro-opticsFiber opticsPhotonic integrated circuitsDebugging optical systemsMentoring junior engineersEngineering trade studiesAssemblyTesting

Required

Master's Degree minimum

Minimum 10+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) with optical design of components and systems with a proven record of delivering optical solutions from concept to production

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

Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field

6+ years experience with photonic optical design, tolerancing, and analysis resulting in the creation of drawings and specifications

4+ years experience with photonic integrated circuits and/or metasurfaces physical optical designs and solutions

4+ years experience with assembly and testing of complex optical systems

Experience architecting complex optical systems and deriving optical system requirements from system-level requirements

Experience designing, developing, and assembling optical systems with micro-optics, fiber optics, and/or photonic components

Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical and photonic systems

Experience executing engineering trade studies

Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared

Experience with optical modeling software (Zemax preferred, Code V, LighTools, FRED)

Experience with single photon detectors a plus

Experience with CAD software a plus

Experience mentoring junior engineers in best development practices and optical design methodologies

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