Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370 scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.
Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news
We are seeking a Chief Optical Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location or hybrid potential. 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, with approvals.
The Chief Optical Engineer will report into the Technology Development organization responsible for delivering novel subsystems necessary for scaling trapped-ion quantum computers. The role will be focused on optical technologies -- from free-space to micro-optics and photonic integrated circuits, and from lasers to detectors. The Chief will partner with the Sr. Manager of Optics to improve and mature our optical development activities, as well as to seek and win externally funded programs that advance our technology roadmap.
This is a role with no direct-reporting employees, but with a strong expectation to help lead and mentor by influence. The successful candidate will have deep experience driving continuous improvement by establishing inspirational goals and showing the benefits, developing winning strategies and proposals, and delivering effective mentoring.
Key Responsibilities:
Instill and mature optical science and engineering best-practices; inculcate these within the optics team and more broadly
With optical leadership and cross-technical SMEs, translate optical requirements into a technology development roadmap; identify resource needs and work with line managers to [SP1] [SS2] propose gap-closure plans
Pursue and win funded development programs in the areas of photonic integrated circuits and lasers
Mentor and counsel early-career scientists and engineers
Advise and partner with management to maximize technical-team morale, engagement, productivity, and job satisfaction
YOU MUST HAVE:
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 10 or more years of post-graduate experience engineering high-technology systems
Minimum 8 years of experience in one or more areas of: lens/lens-system design, photonic integration and/or atomic spectroscopy
Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident or green card holder
WE VALUE:
Advanced degree -- Masters or PhD -- in Optical Science, Physics, Engineering, or related technical field preferred
Proven track record in winning and delivering upon funded development programs
Strong understanding of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology
Experience winning and executing on PIC development programs
Strong organizational & leadership skills
Experience and familiarity with atomic physics
Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with delivering a message at the business leadership level
Temperament: a cool, even-keeled approach that keeps the conversation productive even in times of pressure and change
Compensation & Benefits:
Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
Incentive Eligible
What is in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
Flexible work schedule
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Computer and Network Security
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