Optics R&D Technician

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$65,000.00/yr - $82,000.00/yr

Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.

Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements:

We are seeking an Optics R&D Technician in our US Albuquerque, NM Location.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.



Key Responsibilities :

• Work with a team of engineers, physicists, and technicians to advance trapped-ion quantum computing technologies
• Set up an optics and photonics lab in collaboration with other technical and R&D colleagues, including optical, mechanical, electronics, and other technical systems
• Participate in designing, building, testing and alignment of optical systems, including lasers and imaging systems
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide technical expertise and support on planning, development, maintenance, and management of a new lab facility
• Provide technical expertise and support to colleagues, assisting with the resolution of lab- and equipment-related issues and implementing corrective actions as necessary
• Prepare detailed engineering specifications, standard operating procedures, and other documentation required for the operation, maintenance, and repair of optical, mechanical, and electronics systems
• Support Procurement and Materials Management in acquiring and tracking technical equipment and infrastructure through phases of building, expanding, and maintaining the lab
• Partner with Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) to ensure adherence to safety protocols
• Monitor and support maintaining key metrics in the laboratory such temperature and humidity, and request help from and work with Facilities as needed
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in a lab environment

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Minimum 2+ years hands-on work or apprentice experience in optics, engineering, instrumentation, or similar
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience working in a technical environment such as laboratory, clean room, chemical plant, or similar
• 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.

• Bachelors degree in optics, engineering, instrumentation, physics, or related
• 2+ years in an optics lab environment
• 5+ years technical experience, degree-inclusive
• Hands-on skills building and testing optical systems and an understanding of underlying principles of optics, such as lasers, free-space optics, fiber optics, micro-optics, imaging systems, etc.
• Experience building experimental apparatus from scratch
• Experience following work instructions, drawings, and test protocols
• Highly organized and attention to detail on both administrative and technical tasks
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Some experience with mechanical design/CAD systems
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Interest in getting…