R&D Lasers and Optics Engineer - 744

Quantinuum
United States
Last month
US$80,000 – US$101,000 pa

Salary

US$80,000 – US$101,000 pa

Work Pattern
Full-time
Posted
11 Mar 2026 (Last month)
We are seeking anR&D Lasers and Optics Engineer in ourBrooklyn Park, MN, Location. We are seeking a R&D Optics Engineer to join our team in Minnesota supporting R&D and commercial activities. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of a number of technical disciplines, with deep technical expertise and skills in at least one; a history of working in highly technical teams supporting scientists and engineers; and a strong work ethic and high reliability. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. We are seeking anR&D Lasers and Optics Engineer in ourBrooklyn Park, MN, Location. We are seeking a R&D Optics Engineer to join our team in Minnesota supporting R&D and commercial activities. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of a number of technical disciplines, with deep technical expertise and skills in at least one; a history of working in highly technical teams supporting scientists and engineers; and a strong work ethic and high reliability. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with a team of engineers, physicists, and technicians to advance trapped-ion quantum computing technologies
  • Perform regular maintenance on laser and optical systems
  • Participate in designing, building, testing and alignment of optical systems, including lasers and imaging systems
  • Collaborate with colleagues to provide technical expertise and support on planning, development, maintenance, and management of a new and existing optical and laser systems
  • Prepare detailed engineering specifications, standard operating procedures, and other documentation required for the operation, maintenance, and repair of optical, mechanical, and electronics systems
  • Support Procurement and Materials Management in acquiring and tracking technical equipment and infrastructure through phases of building, expanding, and maintaining the lab
  • YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Bachelor’s degree minimum
  • Minimum 1+ years hands-on work or apprentice experience in optics or lasers
  • Minimum 2+ years’ experience working in a technical environment such as laboratory, clean room, or similar
  • 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:

  • Masters degree in optics, engineering, instrumentation, physics, or related
  • 3+ years in an optics lab environment
  • Hands-on skills building and testing optical systems and an understanding of underlying principles of optics, such as lasers, free-space optics, fiber optics, imaging systems, etc.
  • Experience building experimental apparatus from scratch
  • Experience following work instructions, drawings, and test protocols
  • Experience with Python, CAD, or optical modeling
  • Highly organized and attention to detail on both administrative and technical tasks
  • Highly motivated individuals excited to learn and apply a broad range of technical skills
  • The ability to work from assembly drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches and other written, visual and oral instructions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • We are seeking an R&D Lasers and Optics Engineer in our Brooklyn Park, MN, Location. We are seeking a R&D Optics Engineer to join our team in Minnesota supporting R&D and commercial activities. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of a number of technical disciplines, with deep technical expertise and skills in at least one; a history of working in highly technical teams supporting scientists and engineers; and a strong work ethic and high reliability. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. 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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