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Quantinuum lists this Advanced Laser Engineer - 876 opportunity in broomfield, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking an **Advanced Laser Engineer** for our **Broomfield, CO** location
Key Responsibilities
Participate in a team of laser scientists and optical engineers supporting the development and builds of commercial and research systems for quantum computing
Provide technical expertise to laser and optical projects with the goal of maximizing performance and robustness
Mentor team members on technical and scientific topics and day-to-day oversight and guidance of one or more technicians
Integrate complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies into higher level systems and maintain them
Gather technical requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the components and systems meet the requirements
Integrate complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies into higher level systems and maintain them
Troubleshoot as well as conduct failure analysis of electro-optical-mechanical systems to improve process and design
Collect and analyze data to improve subsystem robustness and key performance parameters
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Scientists to deliver state-of-the-art optics solutions
Implement tooling and test fixtures to improve alignment and characterization capabilities for complex laser and optical systems.
Participate in manufacturability improvements by documenting build and test procedures for optical assemblies
Manufacture robust optical systems and beamlines for integration into quantum computers
Other duties as assigned
YOU MUST HAVE
Bachelors Degree required
Minimum 8+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical, opto-mechanical and/or laser 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. or Masters in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field preferred
Experience characterizing, stabilizing, and servicing diode, fiber, and/or Ti:Sapphire lasers
Experience with Zemax and/or Solidworks/CAD for designing optical and optomechanical systems
Experience with data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments)
Experience with engineering change documentation; ability to work from assembly drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches and other written, visual and oral instructions
Significant experience measuring and optimizing phase noise of RF and laser systems
Significant experience successfully working critical laser and beamline deliverables for operating commercial systems under tight deadlines and in a rapid-paced team setting
Significant experience fiber fusion splicing, as well as mentoring, and teaching other team members fusion splicing techniques
An excellent worth ethic and demonstrated experience as a collaborative teammate
A demonstrated history of mentoring junior scientists, engineers, and technicians
Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and intimate knowledge and experience applying this knowledge to projects
Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this role is $132,000 -- $165,000 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 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
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.
$132,000 - $165,000 a year
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Worksite address
broomfield, CO, 80020, US
Who can apply
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