Quantinuum · 2 days ago
Advanced Integrated Photonics Designer - 548
Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing, seeking an Advanced Integrated Photonic Scientist. The role involves designing and developing integrated photonic components and systems, supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing.
Cyber SecurityQuantum ComputingSoftware Engineering
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
Gather technical requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the components and systems meet the requirements
Design and layout integrated photonic components to meet challenging specifications
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree minimum
Minimum 4+ years of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with photonic integrated circuits (PIC) design using photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, RSoft, or guided mode and FDTD solvers) and layout tools (such as: Klayout, GDSFactory, etc.)
Minimum 2+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical, opto-mechanical and/or 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
Preferred
Ph.D. in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field preferred
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
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)
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.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$925MKey Investors
NVenturesJP Morgan ChaseIBM Ventures
2025-08-15Series B· $600M
2024-01-15Series A· $300M
2022-02-22Convertible Note· $25M
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