Opto-Mechanical Engineer - 508

We are seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location. Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely 2 days per week, with approvals. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing
• Design, plan, develop, and refine opto-mechanical systems including active and passive beamlines, beam delivery, detection systems, micro-optic and/or photonic systems for producibility goals with stakeholders
• Participate in building, assembly, alignment, integration and testing of optical systems

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum
• Minimum 6+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) with product, assembly tooling, or test equipment opto-mechanical CAD design for optical and/or photonic applications.
• 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, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with Onshape or equivalent CAD system and PLM/PDM
• Experience with lens assembly
• Experience with motion control systems used for alignment of optical components using vision assist or active feedback
• Experience with materials and adhesives for optical assemblies
• Experience with FEA (modal, structural, and thermal)
• Hands on skills doing fabrication, knowledge of machining practices, assembly and test
• Experience in creating drawings and assembly processes for optical systems
• Experience working with polarization maintaining fiber and micro-optics systems
• Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and intimate knowledge and experience applying this knowledge to projects

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