We are seeking a Senior Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design at our Broomfield, CO or Albuquerque, New Mexico Location or remote.

 

Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely, with approvals.

 

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in a team of physicists and optical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing 
• Design and develop integrated photonic components and systems in novel ways to deliver and manipulate light across the spectrum 
• Collaborate across disciplines (architecture, physics, photonics, fabrication, mechanical engineering) to define systems and requirements to support quantum computing and demonstrate systems meeting performance requirements
• Gather technical requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the components and systems meet the requirements
• Design novel integrated photonic components to meet challenging specifications
• Layout test PICs and work closely with fabrication and test teams to validate photonic component performance
• Lead and work with PIC development team and external vendors to ensure timely development and delivery of key demonstrators

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Masters Degree minimum
• Minimum 6+ years of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with photonic integrated circuits (PIC) design using photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, RSoft, or similar guided mode and FDTD solvers) and layout tools (Klayout, GDSFactory, or similar)
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical/photonic systems
• 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.

WE VALUE:

• Masters Degree in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with design-for-manufacturing
• Experience with photonics fabrication processes and metrology
• Experience with materials used in visible photonics circuits and optics
• Experience in product development regarding photonic design, fabrication and/or packaging of PIC systems 
• Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams (architecture, physics, fabrication, mechanical engineering, photonics) to develop solutions
• Experience leading and mentoring small teams
• Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and experience applying this knowledge to projects 
• Programming experience in Matlab, Python, C 
• Experience with testing and data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments) 

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $148,000 – $185,000 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 a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing. 

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore. 

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form. 

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