Lead Optical Scientist

Lead Optical Scientist – Brooklyn Park, MN

We are seeking a Lead Optical Scientist to support R&D and commercial activities. The ideal candidate has a clear history of leading technical projects, realizing expected outcomes, a broad understanding of several technical disciplines, and deep expertise with engineers, scientists, and technicians. A strong work ethic and high reliability are required. All applicants for safety‑sensitive positions must submit to a pre‑employment drug test.

• Lead technical projects on‑site and cross‑site at the direction of management.
• Design, build, integrate, validate, and troubleshoot optical systems, including lasers and imaging systems.
• Provide technical expertise to maximize performance and robustness of optical projects.
• Mentor junior staff with hands‑on, in‑lab troubleshooting and technical guidance.
• Prepare and review engineering specifications, statements of work, SOPs, and related procurement, operation, maintenance, and repair documentation for optical, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Support procurement and materials management in acquiring and tracking technical equipment and infrastructure through lab development phases.

• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• Minimum 10 years (M.S. or Ph.D. inclusive) of experience designing, developing, building, using and maintaining optical, opto‑mechanical, and/or laser systems.
• Must be a U. Person (citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, asylum or refugee status).
• Not a PRC or Russian national unless a U.S. citizen, due to national security requirements.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Experience leading a team of scientists to complete well‑defined projects and broader research initiatives.
• Demonstrated history of mentoring junior scientists.
• Broad understanding of optical principles and practical application to projects.
• Experience characterizing, stabilizing, servoing diode, fiber, and/or Ti:
  
  Sapphire lasers.
• Experience with quantum information processing and/or quantum computing.
• Experience with engineering change process.
• Ability to work from assembly drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches, and written, visual, and oral instructions.

• Incentive eligible – pay range $154,000 – $193,000 annually; actual compensation varies based on skills and experience.

• Competitive salary and innovative work environment.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Sub‑sidized health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit.

• Equity, 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time.

• Paid parental leave.

• Employee discounts.

Quantinuum is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Workplace discrimination is illegal.

Brooklyn Park, MN (On‑site)

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