Optical Engineer - 971

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO

62d • $102,000 - $128,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Optical Engineer to support R&D in our Broomfield, CO Location. Our team develops optics and integrated photonics technologies that enable scaling of our trapped-ion quantum computers from our current 98-qubit Helios system to our future Lumos system with hundreds of thousands of qubits. The data, designs, and expertise from our group inform our next-generation systems, from the overall architecture to the tiniest of details. We are looking for more engineers and scientists to join our cross-disciplinary team. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 2 years’ experience (degree inclusive) optical testing and alignment of components and systems
• Minimum 2 years’ experience (degree inclusive) building, aligning, debugging, and troubleshooting free-space optical, micro-optical, and/or photonic systems
• Minimum 1 year experience (degree inclusive) using python (or related programming language) to control hardware and for data acquisition & analysis
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in optics, applied physics, electrical engineering, physical science or instrumentation
• Deep understanding of several areas of optics and photonics, and experience applying this knowledge to hands-on projects
• Experience in at least 7 of the following areas: coherent optics utilizing diffractive optics (DOEs) and/or metasurfaces, polarizing optical components and photonics metrology, lasers at several wavelengths from UV to IR, optical modeling software such as Zemax, Code V, etc., basic use of CAD software such as OnShape, SolidWorks, etc., test & measurement equipment including optical spectrum analyzers, rf spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, etc., fiber fusion splicing, precision opto-mechanical assembly, CCD/CMOS cameras and image analysis, fiber array alignment, traceable optical validation setup
• Experience working in a laboratory, production, or cleanroom environment with cleanliness and ESD awareness
• Experience translating optical designs, specifications, and drawings into alignment and testing setups and verification
• Experience working on a team and collaborating across disciplines
• Deep curiosity and interest in learning new things

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize metrology systems to assemble, characterize, refine, validate, and improve metasurface, micro-optical, and integrated photonic components and systems
• Collaborate on a team of optical engineers, physicists, and opto-mechanical engineers to develop new ways to create, deliver, and measure light to trapped ions
• Develop and use high-sensitivity measurement techniques and systems to evaluate the optical output of optical and photonic devices
• Drive the development and design of metrology systems that validate technologies, methods, alignment, and suppliers to inform roadmaps and production
• Document and communicate procedures, results, and conclusions to teammates, collaborators, and stakeholders

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 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED