Chief Optical Engineer

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Quantinuum Full time
Job Description

Quantinuum is seeking a highly experienced Chief Optical Engineer to join our team in Broomfield, CO or hybrid potential. As a key member of our Technology Development organization, you will be responsible for delivering novel subsystems necessary for scaling trapped-ion quantum computers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor government publications for announcements and requests for information or proposals on optical technology development
  • Establish and mature optical science and engineering best-practices within the optics team and across the organization
  • Translate optical requirements into a technology development roadmap, identify resource needs, and propose gap-closure plans
  • Pursue and win funded development programs in photonic integrated circuits and lasers
  • Mentor and counsel early-career scientists and engineers
  • Advise and partner with management to maximize technical-team morale, engagement, productivity, and job satisfaction
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree minimum required
  • Minimum 10+ years of post-graduate engineering experience with high-technology systems
  • Minimum 2+ years of business development experience required
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in one or more areas of: lens/lens-system design, photonic integration, and/or atomic spectroscopy
  • 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); (or TN1 Visa eligible)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree - Masters or PhD - in Optical Science, Physics, Engineering, or related technical field
  • Familiarity with global government agencies such as DARPA/IARPA/NSF/etc. for high-technology development
  • Resourcefulness and drive in working with USG to develop cutting-edge technology
  • Proven track record in winning and delivering upon funded development programs in a start-up setting
  • Strong understanding of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology
  • Experience winning and executing on PIC development programs
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Experience and familiarity with atomic physics
  • Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with delivering a message at the business leadership level
  • Temperament: a cool, even-keeled approach that keeps the conversation productive even in times of pressure and change
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Equity, 401k retirement savings plan, and 12 paid holidays and generous vacation and sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants 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.

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