Photonics Engineer - 443

Photonics Engineer - 443

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Optical and Photonics Lab Technician to join our dynamic team of engineers, physicists, and technicians dedicated to advancing trapped-ion quantum computing technologies. You will play a crucial role in setting up and managing an optics and photonics lab, contributing to ground breaking 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 :

WE VALUE :

Compensation & Benefits :

Range posted is inclusive of incentive target

Incentive eligible

Quantinuum is the worlds 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, youll 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

$97,000 - $125,000 a year

Compensation details : 97000-125000 Yearly Salary

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