Advanced Photonics Scientist

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Advanced Photonics Scientist
Location:

• Broomfield, Colorado, USA
• Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
  

This role focuses on the design, development, and delivery of advanced photonic integrated circuits and optical systems that support both commercial and research quantum computing platforms; The position is based on-site in Broomfield, Colorado or Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team of physicists and optical engineers developing quantum computing systems
• Design and develop integrated photonic components to generate, route, and control light across different wavelengths
• Collaborate with teams across architecture, physics, photonics, fabrication, and mechanical engineering
• Translate system-level technical requirements into clear design and execution plans;
• Design novel photonic integrated circuit components to meet strict performance targets
• Create layouts for test photonic integrated circuits and support fabrication and testing efforts
• Analyze test results to validate photonic component performance;
• Lead photonic integrated circuit development activities with internal teams and external vendors
• Ensure timely delivery of key photonic demonstrators and system components

Qualifications:

• PhD degree (required)
• Minimum 6 years of experience in photonic integrated circuit design using simulation tools such as Lumerical, RSoft, or similar tools
• Experience with guided-mode and FDTD solvers
• Experience using layout tools such as KLayout, GDSFactory, or similar
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience building, using, and maintaining optical or photonic systems
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, or granted asylum or refugee status)
• Must meet U.S. national security requirements

Preferred:

• PhD in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with design-for-manufacturing practices
• Hands-on experience with photonics fabrication processes and metrology
• Knowledge of materials used in visible photonic circuits and optical systems;
• Experience in product development involving photonic design, fabrication, or packaging
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering and science teams
• Experience leading and mentoring small technical teams
• Strong understanding of optical principles and practical applications
• Programming experience in Python, Matlab, or C;
• Experience with optical testing, data collection, analysis, and interpretation

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $140,000 to $175,000 per year
• Final compensation depends on experience, education, and skills
• Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity and 401(k) retirement savings plan;
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment
• 12 paid holidays plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee discount programs

Additional Information:

• Quantinuum is a global leader in quantum computing with teams across the USA, UK, Germany, and Japan
• The company combines high-performance hardware with advanced software in a full-stack quantum approach
• Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer;
• AI tools may be used to assist in the hiring process, but final decisions are made by humans