We are seeking a Senior Advanced Photonics Scientist at our Broomfield, CO or Albuquerque, New Mexico Location.
We are seeking a Senior Advanced Photonics Scientist at our Broomfield, CO or Albuquerque, New Mexico Location.
Compensation & Benefits:
Non-Incentive Eligible
The pay range for this role is $140,000 – $175,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
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 integrated photonic components and systems in novel ways to deliver and manipulate light across the spectrum
Collaborate across disciplines (architecture, physics, photonics, fabrication, mechanical engineering) to define systems and requirements to support quantum computing and demonstrate systems meeting performance requirements
Gather technical requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the components and systems meet the requirements
Design novel integrated photonic components to meet challenging specifications
Layout test PICs and work closely with fabrication and test teams to validate photonic component performance
Lead and work with PIC development team and external vendors to ensure timely development and delivery of key demonstrators
YOU MUST HAVE:
PhD Degree minimum (in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field)
Minimum 6+ years of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with photonic integrated circuits (PIC) design using photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, RSoft, or similar guided mode and FDTD solvers) and layout tools (Klayout, GDSFactory, or similar)
Minimum 4+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical/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:
Experience with design-for-manufacturing
Experience with photonics fabrication processes and metrology
Experience with materials used in visible photonics circuits and optics
Experience in product development regarding photonic design, fabrication and/or packaging of PIC systems
Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams (architecture, physics, fabrication, mechanical engineering, photonics) to develop solutions
Experience leading and mentoring small teams
Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and experience applying this knowledge to projects
Programming experience in Matlab, Python, C
Experience with testing and data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments)
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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