• Establish the tooling and processes to create micro-optical and electro-optical assemblies
• Lead a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers developing R&D optical assemblies and packaging
• Assemble, Design, Architect, and develop optical, micro-optical, and photonic systems in new and novel ways to create, deliver and measure light in our next generation quantum computer systems
• Lead development and design projects that validate technologies, bonding methods, alignment methods, and tooling suppliers that result in production solutions.

• Master’s Degree minimum
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) with optical design of components and systems with a proven record of delivering optical solutions from concept to production.
• 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.

• Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field
• 10+ years' experience with sourcing tools, developing teams, and processes to create R&D photonic optical assemblies
• 6+ years' experience with electro-optic modulators, diode laser, or fiber optic optical and RF packaging in a low volume and R&D environment
• 4+ years' experience with assembly and testing of complex optical systems
• Experience with laser welding tooling and processes used in fiber optic assemblies
• Experience with eutectic and adhesive bonding in optical assemblies
• Experience architecting complex optical systems and deriving optical system assembly requirements from system-level requirements
• Experience designing, developing, and assembling optical systems with micro-optics, fiber optics, and/or photonic components
• Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical, electro-optical, and photonic systems
• Experience executing engineering trade studies
• Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared
• Experience with optical modeling software a plus (Zemax preferred, Code V, LighTools, FRED)
• Experience with photonic integrated circuits a plus
• Experience with CAD software a plus
• Experience mentoring junior engineers in best development practices and optical design methodologies

Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target.

The pay range for this role is $164,000 – $205,000 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.