Lead Optical Manufacturing Engineer

About the position

Quantinuum is the world's largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum's technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents. We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing. We are seeking a Lead Optical Manufacturing Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership as part of a multi-functional team working on electro-opto-mechanical systems for delivering light to and collecting light from trapped-ion quantum computing platforms
• Supports and drives improvements to the manufacturing, assembly, quality, and cost of complex optical/opto-mechanical assemblies comprising dozens of optics including polarization elements, AOMs and EOMs, and wavelength stabilization of lasers
• Identify and pursue opportunities to outsource subassemblies to contract manufacturers
• Lead the troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause corrective action of optical/opto-mechanical systems
• Provide feedback and engineering support to the design of complex electro-opto-mechanical systems including but not limited to DFX, Design for Manufacturability, and Design to Cost
• Perform prototype assembly and verification as well as create detailed drawings, instructions, and processes for production
• Lead documentation efforts including creating and maintaining test reports, acceptance test procedures, assembly procedures, and design validation plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Scientists to deliver state-of-the-art optics solutions
• Read, study, and explore cutting edge research papers describing optical systems and designs that apply to our products & customer interests

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree minimum
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in a high precision optical/opto-mechanical manufacturing/production environment
• Minimum 10+ years of experience with precision optical alignment and proper handling of optical components
• Minimum 5+ years of experience with optical testing methods & metrology tools such as interferometry, laser characterization, M2, MTF testing, and image analysis software
• Minimum 5+ years knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts needed to deliver ultra-high precision optical assemblies
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters or Ph.D. in Physics, Optical Engineering, or closely related field preferred
• Solid understanding of optical concepts such as ray aberrations, waves, diffraction, interference, Gaussian propagation, lasers, imaging, etc.
• Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and intimate knowledge and experience applying this knowledge to the build and test of optical systems
• Optics and mechanical CAD experience (e.g., Solidworks, Onshape)
• Experience with engineering change documentation; Ability create assembly drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches, and other written, visual, and oral instructions
• Knowledgeable with quality improvement tools and techniques, e.g. Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, & FMEA
• Strong knowledge of electrical test equipment; Strong knowledge of fibers and lasers.

Benefits

• 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