Science Led, Enterprise Driven Accelerating Quantum Computing
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.
Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news
We are seeking an
Optical Architect in our
Broomfield, CO location to apply their skills to the development of our next generation quantum computers. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of quantum computing architectures, laser and optical sub-system concepts and requirements, and systems engineering processes for guiding full system and sub-system trade studies. This diverse set of skills will help Quantinuum's Architecture Team create state-of-the-art designs for future commercial quantum computers that advances key performance metrics in qubit count, run-time, and circuit fidelity.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate novel laser, optical and photonic technologies that can impact future ion-trap quantum computing architectures.
- Define system level requirements
- Work with sub-system technology development teams to identify key technology insertion points into the broader system architecture
- Communicate findings and design proposals to larger technical, management, and executive teams
- Help develop and implement best organizational practices across the architecture team
- Perform laser and optical sub-system design trade studies and analysis.
You Must Have
- PhD completed prior to starting
- Minimum of 5+ years experience (PhD inclusive) involving one or more of the following areas: quantum information, ion trapping, qubits, atomic physics, spectroscopy, optics, vacuum systems, electronics, cryogenics, lasers, photonics, or laboratory work in the physical sciences.
We Value
- Experience leading a team in designing or operating a device for quantum information processing.
- 10 years experience in scientific research and development, engineering, or leadership roles preferred
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, and experience in working with customers and partners.
- Experience with laser cooling and trapping of ions or neutral atoms.
- Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments.
- Experience with control systems for data collection, signal processing and analysis.
- Experience with laser systems, especially frequency-stabilized diode lasers, optical cavities, and phase or intensity feedback loops.
- Experience with cryogenic systems.
- Experience with ultra-high vacuum systems.
- Experience with electro-optic devices, including photodetectors and light modulators.
- Experience designing and testing micro-optical systems.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
Compensation & Benefits
Non-incentive eligible
Estimated Salary Total: $121,000 - $151,000 Annually
What is in it for you
- A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
- Flexible work schedule
- Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- 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.
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