Photonics Test Manager

We are seeking a Photonics Test Manager in our Broomfield, CO Location. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will berequiredtosubmitto a pre-employment drug test.

• Personnel Manager for a team of engineers and scientists whose charter is to characterize photonic devices and optical components needed for trapped-ion quantum computers
• Manage and scale physical resources for test and measurement to ensure timely delivery of accurate data to development teams
• Collaborate with technical staff on developing photonic roadmaps, technology development, and advanced R&D activities
• Guide and coordinate optical R&D efforts from concept to production release for multi-year projects
• Plan and nurture career development of direct-reporting engineers/scientists through mentoring, coaching, and training
• Implement best practices and behaviors in an R&D environment to ensure quality and requirements are met
• Identify key technologies, innovations, infrastructure, and resources needed to improve optical development capabilities to meet business needs
• Lead in recruiting and retaining high performing technical staff

• Bachelor’sDegree minimum
• Minimum5+ years of industry experience in managing hardware-oriented technical teams
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience managing optics/photonics teams
• 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.

• Ph.D.or Masters in Optics,Applied Physics,or a related field preferred
• Experience with optical projects from concept to production
• 4+yearsexperiencewithoptical test and measurement preferred
• 2+ experience with integrated photonics device characterization and/or design preferred
• Experience with edge- and grating-coupled integrated photonic measurement systems
• Experience with automation techniques for optical characterization equipment

$162,000 - $218,000 a year

Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable

The pay range for this role is $162,000 – $218,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holdingadvanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized…