Senior Optical Detection Engineer - 616

We are seeking a Senior Optical Detection Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location.

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

• Participate in a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing  
• Design, architect, and develop cryogenic temperature detection systems and components for our next generation quantum computers
• Lead development efforts to verify and validate technologies, methods, alignments, and suppliers for cryogenic detection systems.  

• Master’s Degree minimum  
• Minimum 6+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) with optical design of components and systems with a proven record of delivering optical solutions from concept to production. 
• 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.

• Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field  
• 6+ years experience with detectors and visible optical detection systems
• 4+ years experience with low light detection systems and detectors 
• 4+ years experience with optical alignment and testing of high NA optical systems
• Experience designing and testing visible detectors and detection systems operating in cryogenic environments
• Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical and photonic systems 
• Experience executing engineering trade studies 
• Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared 
• Experience with optical modeling software (Zemax preferred, Code V, LighTools, FRED) 
• Experience with CAD software a plus 
• Experience mentoring junior engineers in best development practices and optical design methodologies 

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

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

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. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal