We are seeking a Senior Integrated Photonics/R&D Technician in our Albuquerque, NM Location.

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

• Work with a team of engineers, physicists, and technicians to advance trapped-ion quantum computing technologies
• Help set up photonic and trapped-ion labs in collaboration with other technical and R&D colleagues, including optical, mechanical, electronics, and other technical systems
• Participate in designing, building, testing, and alignment of optical systems, including lasers and imaging systems
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide support on planning, development, maintenance, and management of new lab facilities
• Provide technical expertise and support to colleagues, assist with the resolution of lab- and equipment-related issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary
• Prepare detailed engineering specifications, standard operating procedures, and other documentation required for the operation, maintenance, and repair of optical, mechanical, and electronics systems
• Support Procurement and Materials Management in acquiring and tracking technical equipment and infrastructure through phases of building, expanding, and maintaining the lab
• Partner with Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) to ensure adherence to safety protocols
• Monitor and support maintaining key metrics in the laboratory such temperature and humidity, and request help from and work with Facilities as needed
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in a lab environment

• Degree Minimum: College certificate of program completion required prior to start
• 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 optics, engineering, instrumentation, physics, or related preferred
• 2+ years in an optics lab environment
• 5+ years technical experience, degree-inclusive
• Hands-on skills building and testing optical systems and an understanding of underlying principles of optics, such as lasers, free-space optics, fiber optics, micro-optics, imaging systems, etc.
• Experience building experimental apparatus from scratch
• Experience following work instructions, drawings, and test protocols
• Highly organized and attention to detail on both administrative and technical tasks
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Some experience with mechanical design/CAD systems
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Interest in getting certificates/licenses for facilities and/or safety practices such as hazardous materials, laser safety officer, safety supervisor

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $66,000 – $83,000 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

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.