Lead Optics Engineer - 897

The role

Lead the R&D roadmap and design of subsystems for future trapped-ion quantum computers. Work across hardware, QEC/theory and applications teams, and communicate trade studies and progress to technical, leadership and external stakeholders.

What you will do

• Communicate the enabling technologies needed for next generation systems and develop roadmaps to achieve them
• Plan, prioritize and advise on the R&D path for building future quantum computers
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to architect, design and develop subsystems for next generation quantum computers
• Track external and internal technology development and state-of-the-art results to update R&D plans
• Lead development and design projects with suppliers
• Communicate technological progress to internal and external stakeholders

Required qualifications

• PhD degree minimum, or completed before start date
• Minimum 7+ years' experience (PhD inclusive) in one or more of: qubits, atomic physics, optics, lasers, photonic integrated circuits, vacuum systems, electronics, or cryogenics
• Experience building complex trapped atom or ion systems or photonics technologies that enable trapped-ion quantum computers
• Excellent technical writing and collaboration skills
• U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or granted asylum or refugee status
• Not a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen

Nice to have

• PhD in Physics, Optics, Engineering or a related field
• Demonstrated experience leading R&D engineering efforts to mature low TRL applied or experimental physics research into commercially viable products
• Experience in quantum computing with a focus on trapped-ion technologies
• Strong scientific communication and technical writing skills
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Equity opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Generous paid time off, sick leave and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs

Before you apply

• Pre-employment drug test required for safety-sensitive positions
• Must be a U.S. Person due to contractual requirements
• Export control: authorization may be needed for non-U.S. persons to access controlled technology
• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis with no deadline

About the company

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform for real-world deployment, with more than 800 employees. It is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado and operates in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and Singapore.