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Sr. Photonics Engineer - 444

Sr. Photonics Engineer - 444

QuantinuumBroomfield, Colorado, United States, 80020
11 hours ago
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  • Permanent
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Sr. Photonics Engineer - 444

We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Photonics Engineer / Optical Scientist to join our innovative team. In this role, you will focus on characterizing individual photonic components, evaluating the optical output of photonic chips, and assessing the overall performance of photonic circuits. Your work will significantly contribute to the development of advanced photonic technologies helping to build the worlds most powerful Quantum Computers.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Characterize individual photonic components, optical output of photonic chips, and overall photonic circuit performance.
  • Help 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 :

  • Bachelors degree in physics, engineering, optics, astronomy, computer science, or math
  • 8+ year of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with design and implementation of optical experiments including optoelectronic devices (e.g., lasers and photodetectors), optical fiber, optical components (e.g., lenses, mirrors, and polarizers), and scientific software.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • WE VALUE :

  • Masters or PhD in physics or engineering
  • 6+ year experience with photonic integrated circuit testing (advanced degree inclusive)
  • 8+ years experience with optical metrology
  • 5+ years experience leading a technical team
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to facilitate the exchange of key details and concepts between team members of diverse technical experience.
  • Knowledge of on-chip photonics, fiber-to-chip coupling, and modulation techniques.
  • Nanophotonic design using photonic simulation tools such as : FDTD, FEM, or optical mode solver (Lumerical / COMSOL / RCWA / RSoft or similar tools).
  • Experience with micro- and nano-fabrication (e.g., electron beam and / or photolithography, wet and dry etching, scanning electron microscopy, wafer and sample handling, and general cleanroom practices).
  • Experience with scientific coding and data analysis and visualization; hardware control and automation; familiarity with commonly used software packages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, Origin, Igor, etc.).
  • Some knowledge of trapped-ion quantum computers.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational and collaboration skills
  • Compensation & Benefits : Range posted is inclusive of incentive target Incentive eligibleQuantinuum 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 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

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