Lead Laser Scientist

US Broomfield, COScience & Technology – Product Technologies /Full-time /On-siteScience Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum ComputingQuantinuum 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: We are seeking a Lead Laser Scientist in our Broomfield, CO Location. Key Responsibilities:Lead a team of laser scientists and optical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computingGather project requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the team completes tasking on-time with proper prioritizationMentor team members on technical and scientific topicsProvide technical expertise to laser and optical projects with the goal of maximizing performance and robustnessIntegrate complex, high precision optical sub-assemblies into higher level systems and maintain themYOU MUST HAVE:Bachelors Degree minimumMinimum 10+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical, opto-mechanical and/or laser systemsDue 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 statusWE VALUE:Ph.D. or Masters in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, or related fieldExperience leading a team of scientists to complete well-defined projects as well as broader research initiativesA demonstrated history of mentoring junior scientistsBroad understanding of optical principles and practices and intimate knowledge and experience applying this knowledge to projectsExperience characterizing, stabilizing, and servoing diode, fiber, and/or Ti:Sapphire lasersExperience with Zemax and/or Solidworks/CAD for designing optical and optomechanical systemsExperience with data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments)Experience with engineering change documentation; ability to work from assembly drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches and other written, visual and oral instructions$143,000 - $179,000 a yearCompensation & Benefits:Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicableEstimated Salary Wage: $143,000 - $179,000 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.