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Advanced Integrated Photonics Designer - 548

Quantinuum
City of London
3 days ago
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We are seeking an AdvancedIntegratedPhotonic Scientist atour Broomfield, CO or Albuquerque, New Mexico Location.


All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit a pre-employment drug test.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in a team of physicists and optical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing
  • Design and develop integratedphotoniccomponents andsystems in novel ways to deliver and manipulate light across the spectrum
  • Gather technical requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the components and systems meet the requirements
  • Design and layout integrated photonic components to meet challenging specifications

YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Master’sDegreeminimum
  • Minimum4+ years ofexperience(advanced degree inclusive)withphotonic integrated circuits(PIC)designusingphotonic simulation tools (Lumerical,RSoft, or guided mode and FDTD solvers)and layout tools (such as: Klayout,GDSFactory, etc.)
  • Minimum2+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) using andmaintainingoptical, opto-mechanicaland/or photonic systems
  • 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. in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related fieldpreferred
  • Experience with design-for-manufacturing
  • Experience with photonics fabrication processes and metrology
  • Experience withmaterials used in visible photonics circuits and optics
  • Experience in product developmentregardingphotonic design,fabricationand/or packaging of PIC systems
  • Experience workingwith cross-disciplinary teams (architecture, physics, fabrication, mechanical engineering, photonics) to develop solutions
  • Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and experience applying this knowledge to projects
  • Programming experience inMatlab, Python, C
  • Experience with testing and data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing,fittingand interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments)

Compensation & Benefits:

$124,000 - $145,000 a year


The pay range for this role is $124,000– $145,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.


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 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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