Photonics Engineer - 717

Quantinuum
United States
Last month
US$102,000 – US$125,000 pa

Salary

US$102,000 – US$125,000 pa

Work Pattern
Full-time
Posted
2 Mar 2026 (Last month)
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilledPhotonics Engineer to join our dynamic team of engineers, physicists, and technicians dedicated to advancing trapped-ion quantum computing technologies in ourBroomfield, CO, location. You will play a crucial role in setting up and managing an optics and photonics lab, contributing to groundbreaking research and development in the field. You will work alongside engineers, physicists, and other R&D colleagues to drive innovations in trapped-ion quantum computing technologies. Setting up and equipping an optics and photonics lab, ensuring effective collaboration across optical, mechanical, electronics, and other technical systems. This will include participating in the design, construction, testing, and alignment of optical systems, including lasers and imaging systems. While doing this, providing technical support and expertise in the planning, development, maintenance, and management of the new lab facility. This is a collaborative environment where you will work closely with colleagues to ensure all systems meet performance and operational standards. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilledPhotonics Engineer to join our dynamic team of engineers, physicists, and technicians dedicated to advancing trapped-ion quantum computing technologies in ourBroomfield, CO, location. You will play a crucial role in setting up and managing an optics and photonics lab, contributing to groundbreaking research and development in the field. You will work alongside engineers, physicists, and other R&D colleagues to drive innovations in trapped-ion quantum computing technologies. Setting up and equipping an optics and photonics lab, ensuring effective collaboration across optical, mechanical, electronics, and other technical systems. This will include participating in the design, construction, testing, and alignment of optical systems, including lasers and imaging systems. While doing this, providing technical support and expertise in the planning, development, maintenance, and management of the new lab facility. This is a collaborative environment where you will work closely with colleagues to ensure all systems meet performance and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Characterize individual photonic components, optical output of photonic chips, and overall photonic circuit performance. Develop and use high-sensitivity measurement techniques to evaluate the optical output of photonic chips for suitability.
  • Work with photonic designers and fabrication team to verify design performance and understand the consequences of fabrication variation.
  • Work with a diverse team, including atomic physicists, engineers, and fabrication experts to validate unprecedented integrated photonic technology.
  • Plan, design, and build new optical characterization equipment to target the high-sensitivity requirements for an ion-trap based quantum computer.
  • Develop new concepts for metrology testbeds to evaluate active/alternative photonic materials and architecture.
  • Work with a diverse team, including atomic physicists, engineers, and fabrication experts to validate unprecedented integrated photonic technology.
  • Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations.
  • YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Bachelor’s degree minimum
  • Minimum 3 years of experience (degree inclusive) with design and implementation of optical experiments including optoelectronic devices (e.g., lasers and photodetectors), optical fiber, optical components (e.g., lenses, mirrors, and polarizers), and scientific software.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • WE VALUE:

  • Masters or PhD in physics or engineering
  • 3+ year experience with photonic integrated circuit design and/or testing (advanced degree inclusive)
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to facilitate the exchange of key details and concepts between team members of diverse technical experience.
  • Knowledge of on-chip photonics, fiber-to-chip coupling, and modulation techniques.
  • Nanophotonic design using photonic simulation tools such as: FDTD, FEM, or optical mode solver (Lumerical/COMSOL/RCWA/RSoft or similar tools).
  • Experience with micro- and nano-fabrication (e.g., electron beam and/or photolithography, wet and dry etching, scanning electron microscopy, wafer and sample handling, and general cleanroom practices).
  • Experience with scientific coding and data analysis and visualization; hardware control and automation; familiarity with commonly used software packages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, Origin, Igor, etc.).
  • Some knowledge of trapped-ion quantum computers.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational and collaboration skills
  • We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Photonics Engineer to join our dynamic team of engineers, physicists, and technicians dedicated to advancing trapped-ion quantum computing technologies in our Broomfield, CO, location. You will play a crucial role in setting up and managing an optics and photonics lab, contributing to groundbreaking research and development in the field. You will work alongside engineers, physicists, and other R&D colleagues to drive innovations in trapped-ion quantum computing technologies. Setting up and equipping an optics and photonics lab, ensuring effective collaboration across optical, mechanical, electronics, and other technical systems. This will include participating in the design, construction, testing, and alignment of optical systems, including lasers and imaging systems. While doing this, providing technical support and expertise in the planning, development, maintenance, and management of the new lab facility. This is a collaborative environment where you will work closely with colleagues to ensure all systems meet performance and operational standards. Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are 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. 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’s 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 Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are 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. 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’s in it for you? 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 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

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