Metasurface Design Engineer - 1089

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO

13d • $131,000 - $176,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Quantinuum is seeking a Metasurface Design Engineer in Broomfield, Colorado, to support the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing. The engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team of physicists and engineers, designing, simulating, and evaluating metasurface and diffractive optical components for integrated optical systems that deliver and collect light in next-generation quantum computer systems. The role also involves developing improved design and analysis methodologies that leverage high-performance computing capabilities. Applicants placed in safety-sensitive positions must submit to a pre-employment drug test. Due to contractual requirements, applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or a worker granted asylum or refugee status). Due to U.S. Government national security requirements, candidates must not be nationals of the People's Republic of China or Russia unless they are also U.S. citizens. The base salary range is $131,000–$176,000 annually; actual compensation may vary based on skills, education, professional experience, and other qualifications.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher.
• At least 6 years of experience, inclusive of advanced-degree study, with the design and simulation of metasurface and diffractive photonics components and systems.
• Must meet the stated U.S. Person requirement: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker granted asylum or refugee status.
• Must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen, due to U.S. Government national security requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with photonic simulation tools such as FDTD (Lumerical, tidy3D, etc.), FEM, and RCWA.
• Experience with scientific coding, data analysis and visualization, and commonly used software such as Python and Matlab.
• Experience with computational methods for inverse design and optimization.
• Experience with high-performance computing.
• Experience with or knowledge of optical systems and principles, and optical testing of photonic devices.
• Experience with or knowledge of nanofabrication of metasurface and diffractive optics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a record of published results in the field of research.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and facilitate the exchange of key details and concepts between team members with diverse technical experience.
• Ability to work within a high-performing team and contribute to broader team and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a multidisciplinary team of physicists and engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing.
• Design, simulate, and evaluate metasurface and diffractive optical components as part of integrated optical systems to deliver and collect light in next-generation quantum computer systems.
• Develop improved methodologies for design and analysis, leveraging high-performance computing capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology.
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and a student loan repayment benefit.
• Equity opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior