Mechanical Engineer for Photonics and Optical Metrology - 832 in Broomfield, Colorado at Quantinuum

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Photonics and Optical Metrology in our Broomfield, CO location.

Our team is developing optics and integrated photonics technologies that will enable scaling of our trapped-ion quantum computers from our current 98-qubit Helios system to our future 1,000,000-qubit Lumos system (Quantinuum system roadmap link). The data, designs, and expertise from our group inform our next-generation systems, including Apollo and Lumos, from the overall architecture to the tiniest of details. We are looking for more engineers and scientists to join our cross-disciplinary team.

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

• Apply mechanical design tools, such OnShape and Ansys, to support development of prototype and production hardware for optical metrology setups
• Design, model, and develop the mechanical systems for optical metrology to characterize advanced optical, micro-optic, and integrated photonic devices and systems
• Maintain thorough, version-controlled CAD models and BOMs.
• Partner with lab validation & integration teams to build and test prototype assemblies.
• Collaborate and work with a diverse cross-disciplinary team, including photonics scientists, optical engineers, opto-mechanical engineers, machinists, atomic physicists, mechanical engineers, and fabrication experts to validate integrated photonic and trapped-ion technologies
• Contribute to design and trade studies and analyses. 
• Communicate design proposals and results through design reviews, documentation, and presentations. 
• Work in a research lab environment to collect and analyze data on system and device performance. 

• Bachelor's degree minimum
• Minimum 3 years’ experience (degree inclusive) in CAD systems, such as Onshape
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, optics, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in scientific research and development or engineering roles
• Experience with FEA (modal, structural, and thermal)
• Experience in a hands-on environment, especially with free-space optics, imaging systems, motion control
• Experience with control systems for data collection, signal processing, and analysis.
• Experience with scientific coding and data analysis and familiarity with software tools like MATLAB, Python, etc
• Experience with revision and release control
• Experience with user interfaces and the automation of assembly and test processes
• Experience in creating drawings and assembly processes for optical systems
• Exposure to optical design and simulation, such as Zemax
• Interest in learning more about optics, photonics, and quantum technology

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $89,000 – $112,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company's quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum's over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the 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.

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.

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