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Quantinuum · 1 day ago

Principal Optics Engineer - 621

Broomfield, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$192K/yr - $240K/yr

10+ years exp

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing, and they are seeking a Principal Optics Engineer. The role involves defining future generations of quantum computers, providing technical expertise on laser and optical projects, and mentoring team members.

Cyber SecurityQuantum ComputingSoftware Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with the Architecture team to define future generations of quantum computers

Act as a consultant to laser and beamline contractors and/or internal development teams and lead the development of subassembly requirements from higher level requirements. You will ensure that requirements are understood, mutually compatible, and well-formed

Support Systems Engineering in developing verification plans for lasers and optical subsystems

Gather project requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the team completes tasking on-time with proper prioritization

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

Mentor team members on technical and scientific topics

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

Travel up to 25% to support development partnerships

Qualification

Optical systems designLaser systems expertiseZemaxSolidworks/CADData analysisOpto-mechanical systemsDesign for ManufacturingEngineering change documentationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree minimum

Minimum 10+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) using, maintaining, and designing optical, opto-mechanical and/or laser systems: Laser systems expertise must include experience with fiber optic components, electro-optic and acousto-optic modulators, and noise-reduction servos

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, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field preferred

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

Experience leading and mentoring small (2-5 people) technical teams through design, prototype, testing, alignment and final deliverable for novel optical assemblies

A demonstrated history of mentoring junior scientists

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

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 Design for Manufacturing and Design for Cost

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

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