Optical Engineer - 524

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO

85d • $124,000 - $165,000

About The Position

We are seeking an Optical Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location. The role involves participating in a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing. The engineer will test, assemble, and develop metasurface components, lenses, micro-optical, and photonic systems in new and novel ways to create, deliver and measure light in our next generation quantum computer systems. Additionally, the engineer will lead development and design projects that validate technologies, methods, alignment, and suppliers that lead to production solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum.
• Minimum 6+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) with optical design of refractive, reflective, diffractive, photonics components and systems.
• Must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or workers granted asylum or refugee status.
• Candidates must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Experience tolerancing and analysis of optical systems.
• Experience with coherent optics utilizing diffractive optics (DOEs) and/or metasurfaces.
• Experience with micro-optics, fiber optics, and/or photonic components.
• Experience with the measurement of optical components and systems.
• Experience with polarization optical components.
• Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical and photonic systems.
• Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared.
• Experience with optical modeling software (Zemax preferred, Code V, LighTools, FRED).
• Experience with CAD software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing.
• Test, assemble, and develop metasurface components, lenses, micro-optical, and photonic systems.
• Lead development and design projects that validate technologies, methods, alignment, and suppliers.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit.
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan.
• 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees