Principal Optics Engineer

Description

Principal Optics Engineer – 621

We are seeking a Principal Optics Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location.

• Work with the Architecture team to define future generations of quantum computers.
• Act as a consultant to laser and beamline contractors and/or internal development teams and lead the development of subassembly requirements from higher level requirements. You will ensure that requirements are understood, mutually compatible, and well-formed.
• Support Systems Engineering in developing verification plans for lasers and optical subsystems.
• Gather project requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the team completes tasking on‑time with proper prioritization.
• Provide technical expertise to laser and optical projects with the goal of maximizing performance, robustness, and scalability.
• Mentor team members on technical and scientific topics.
• Integrate complex, high‑precision optical sub‑assemblies into higher level systems and maintain them.
• Travel up to 25% to support development partnerships.

• Bachelor's Degree minimum.
• Minimum 10+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) using, maintaining, and designing optical, opto‑mechanical and/or laser systems. Laser systems expertise must include experience with fiber optic components, electro‑optic and acousto‑optic modulators, and noise‑reduction servos.
• Due to contractual requirements, the candidate must be a U.S. Person (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.

• Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field preferred.
• Experience characterizing, stabilizing, and servoing diode, fiber, and/or Ti:
  
  Sapphire lasers.
• Experience leading and mentoring small (2‑5 people) technical teams through design, prototype, testing, alignment and final deliverable for novel optical assemblies.
• A demonstrated history of mentoring junior scientists.
• Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and intimate knowledge and experience applying this knowledge to projects.
• Experience with Zemax and/or Solidworks/CAD for designing optical and optomechanical systems.
• Experience with data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments).
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Design for Cost.
• Experience with engineering change documentation; ability to work from assembly drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches and other written, visual and oral instructions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $192,000–$240,000 annually.
• Incentive‑eligible bonus target included in pay range.
• 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 and 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts.

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. With over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Japan, Quantinuum is driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best‑in‑class software with high‑fidelity hardware, our integrated full‑stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

Quantinuum is an equal‑opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal.