Lead Optics Engineer

Position: Lead Optics Engineer - 897
Location: Broomfield

US Broomfield, COScience & Technology – Quantum Computing Hardware /Full-time /On-site

We are seeking a Lead Optics Engineer in our Broomfield, CO location with experience building complex trapped atom or ion systems or photonics technologies that enable trapped-ion quantum computers. You will work with a team on concepts for large scale quantum computers and communicate trade studies and design ideas to technical, leadership, and external team members. You should have excellent technical writing and collaboration skills as you will prepare external facing documents and work cross functionally between hardware, QEC/Theory, and applications teams.

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

Key Responsibilities:

Communicate the enabling technologies required for next generation systems and develop roadmaps to achieve those technologies Plan, prioritize, and advise on R&D path for building future quantum computers  Collaborate with a cross-functional team to architect, design, and develop subsystems for next generation of quantum computers Track external and internal technology development and state-of-the-art results to feed forward and update R&D plans  Lead development and design projects with suppliers Communicate technological progress to internal and external stakeholders   YOU MUST HAVE:

PhD degree minimum or completed prior to start date Minimum 7+ years’ experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: qubits, atomic physics, optics, lasers, photonic integrated circuits, vacuum systems, electronics, or cryogenics 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.  WE VALUE:

PhD in Physics, Optics, Engineering or a related field preferred Demonstrated professional experience leading R&D engineering efforts to mature low TRL applied physics or experimental physics research programs into commercially viable products  Experience in quantum computing with a focus on trapped-ion technologies a plus Strong scientific communication and technical writing skills Strong organizational and collaboration skills $164,000 - $185,000 a year

This position is Bonus and Equity Eligible The base pay range for this role is $164,000 – $185,000 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 holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level.

Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operatesacross 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.

What’s in it for you?

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