Quantinuum · 6 hours ago
Sr. Manager - Optics and Photonics Development - 590
Broomfield, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$224K/yr - $280K/yr
6+ years expQuantinuum is a leader in quantum computing, and they are seeking a Sr. Manager for Optics and Photonics Development to lead a team in developing next-generation optics and photonics solutions for trapped-ion quantum computers. The role involves supervising engineers and physicists, ensuring timely delivery of solutions, and formulating strategic plans to enhance team productivity and technical capabilities.
Cyber SecurityQuantum ComputingSoftware Engineering
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Accountable for timely delivery of functional and performant optics and photonics solutions that meet the schedule and needs of the business
Accountable for identifying technological gaps between the state of the art available and the performance and functionality needed by the company's trapped-ion quantum computing architectures
Accountable for the delivery of optics and photonics solutions and approaches to close these technological gaps
Instill a culture of excellence in scientific and engineering practices
Identify and act on areas of improving team productivity
From high-level technical goals, synthesize strategic plans for the technical department, including technical scope, schedule, and budget
Formulate and execute on a plan to structure a group of 15+ (growing quickly to 20+) into appropriate subteams
Partner with architecture and microfabrication teams to develop and deliver on appropriate short-loop experiments to de-risk core components of a technical plan
Own and manage execution of the above plans including: Tracking and reporting of progress against the plan (with Program Management), Department resource allocation and prioritization to meet the milestones, Risk/opportunity identification and management & Use of external partners and key suppliers to reduce design iteration times
Identify department-level staffing needs and fill key gaps via: Mentorship, training, and managing of first-level managers, Hiring, Cross-training, Real-time coaching and feedback, Succession planning & Skip-level meetings
Qualification
Required
Master's degree minimum
Minimum 1+ year of experience working in the quantum technology industry
Minimum 8+ years of industry experience in optics and/or photonics
Minimum 6+ years of experience in a director, manager, or leadership role
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)
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.
201-500 employees
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
Leadership Team
Rajeeb Hazra
President & Chief Executive Officer
Denise Holmquist
Senior Director Product Operations
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