Lead Optical Engineer - 348

We are seeking a Lead Optical Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing 
• Optical modeling and analysis for coherent micro-optical and photonic systems to understand how systems and in new and novel ways to create, deliver and measure light in our next generation quantum computer systems
• Lead development and design projects that validate technologies, methods, alignment, and suppliers that leads to production solutions. 

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Master’s Degree minimum
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) with optical components and systems modeling and 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.

WE VALUE:

• Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field 
• 6+ years experience with scattering and stray light modeling and metrology
• 4+ years experience with coherent optics development utilizing diffractive optics (DOEs) and/or metasurfaces
• 4+ years experience with optical coatings modeling and metrology
• Experience architecting complex optical systems and deriving optical system requirements from system-level requirements
• Experience organizing and setting up optical metrology systems to validate modeling results
• Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical and photonic systems
• Experience executing engineering trade studies
• Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared
• Experience with optical modeling software (Zemax preferred, Code V, LighTools, FRED)
• Experience with single photon detectors a plus
• Experience with CAD software a plus
• Experience mentoring junior engineers in best development practices and optical design methodologies

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, including more than 420 of them being scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide 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.  What is in it for you?A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing workFlexible work scheduleEmployer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match for student loan repayment benefitEquity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick timePaid parental leaveEmployee discounts Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal