Lead Optics Engineer

We are seeking a
Lead
Optics Engineer
in our
Broomfield, CO
location to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible forthedesignand validation ofoptical subassembliesused in Quantinuum's quantum computers.

You will also be responsible for research and development, new product introduction, prototype builds, optical characterization, system integration, documentation development, and production readiness activities. You will mentor and guide junior engineers, setting priorities andensuringthat optical systems meet technical specifications, performance requirements, quality standards, and long-term operational reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical system design and integration, laser characterization, optical metrology, precision alignment, opto-mechanical assembly, and engineering problem solving.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will berequiredtosubmitto a pre-employment drug test.

• Lead a teamofoptical engineers supporting the development of commercial and researchsubsystems for quantum computing.
• Gather project requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the team completes tasksontime,with proper prioritization.
• Mentor team members on technical and scientific topics.
• Provide technicalexpertiseforlaser and optical projects with the goal of maximizing performance,scalability,and robustness.
• Support prototype development, sustaining engineering activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Integrate complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies into higher level systems and maintain them.
• Develop, execute, and document optical test plans, characterization procedures, engineering work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain detailed engineering documentation, test reports, design records, and engineering change documentation in accordance with production standards.
• Collaborate with Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering teams and Scientists to develop,validate, and transition new optical technologies into production.
• Travel up to 25%
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor'sDegreerequired.
• Minimum
  10+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical, opto-mechanical and/or laser systems.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker 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.

• Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field preferred.
• Experience leading a team ofengineersto complete well-defined projects as well as broader research initiatives.
• Hands-on experience designing, integrating, aligning, characterizing, and testing optical and laser systems in laboratory or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of optical and electrical laboratory equipment, including lasers, fiber optic components, acousto-optic and electro-optic modulators, precision optical instrumentation, spectrum analyzers, phase noise analyzers, frequency counters, and related test equipment.
• Proven ability to mentor, develop, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and intimate knowledge and experience applying this knowledge to projects.
• Experience characterizing, stabilizing, andservicingdiode, fiber, and/orTi:
  
  Sapphirelasers.
• Experience with Zemaxand/or Solidworks/CAD for designing optical and optomechanical systems.
• Experience collaborating with…