Optics Engineer II - 938

Location: Broomfield, CO

About the role

We are seeking an Optics Engineer II to join our engineering team. In this role, you will design, assemble, align, integrate, characterize, and test advanced optical systems used in Quantinuum's quantum computers. This position supports research and development, new product introduction, prototype builds, optical characterization, system integration, documentation development, and production readiness activities. You will ensure optical systems meet technical specifications, performance requirements, quality standards, and long-term operational reliability.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, assemble, align, characterize, and validate complex, high-precision optical subassemblies and optical systems.
• Perform optical characterization and metrology, including measurements of optical power, phase, frequency, polarization, stability, and frequency noise.
• Troubleshoot optical and optoelectronic systems, perform root cause failure analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve product performance and manufacturing readiness.
• Collect, analyze, graph, interpret, and present experimental and production data to support engineering decisions and design improvements.
• Support prototype development, sustaining engineering activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain detailed engineering documentation, test reports, and design records in accordance with production standards.
• Participate in manufacturability improvements by documenting build and test procedures for optical assemblies.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, equipment guidelines, and quality standards during all engineering activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker granted asylum or refugee status.
• Due to national security requirements, candidates must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of optical and electrical laboratory equipment, including lasers, fiber optic components, acousto-optic and electro-optic modulators, precision optical instrumentation, spectrum analyzers, phase noise analyzers, frequency counters, and related test equipment.
• Hands-on experience designing, integrating, aligning, characterizing, and testing optical and laser systems in laboratory or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with free-space and fiber-coupled optical or electro-optical systems, including optical subassemblies, fiber fusion splicing, optical fiber handling, and precision opto-mechanical assembly, with demonstrated ability to support reliable long-term system operation.
• Experience using optical design and mechanical CAD software such as Zemax, SolidWorks, or equivalent engineering tools.
• Experience creating and maintaining engineering documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), test plans, engineering change documentation, configuration management records, and working from engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple technical priorities in a fast-paced research and manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The pay range for this role is $102,400 - $128,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.