We are seeking a Director of Photonics Assembly in our Broomfield, CO Location.
You will be responsible for the overall transition of photonic devices and optoelectronic hybrid systems from research and development into assembly, test, installation, operation, and maintenance on large-scale, commercial quantum computers.
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Key Responsibilities:- With partners in photonics R&D and microfabrication, drive Production test and validation plans from development and delivery schedules. Lead the transition from R&D to production.
- Lead implementation of photonic test infrastructure for Production devices – high-thruput metrology, test equipment, data acquisition software and databases; archiving, retrieval and analysis software; partner with photonics design and test teams during R&D stages to assure test readiness for high-reliability handling of production photonic devices
- Analyze and assess photonic test data and failure physics. Partner with architecture, design, and operations teams to drive system-level reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) into early design efforts and deployment plans
- Plan and lead system-level integration, validation, and operation and maintenance of photonic systems within commercial-scale quantum computers
YOU MUST HAVE: - Bachelor’s degree minimum
- Minimum 10 years of industry experience in high-tech field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in design, development, test, fabrication, and/or handling of photonic devices
- 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.
WE VALUE:- Advanced degree in physics or engineering
- Clear and demonstrable understanding of the physics of photonic device failure modes
- Experience building high-performance and high-reliability test infrastructure, including databases for storage, retrieval, and analysis of test data
- Experience performing reliability calculations, failure modes and effect criticality analyses (FMECA), etc
- Experience taking high-level business goals and formulating into actionable, clear plans
- Ability to partner with director-level peers across a wide array of organizations (R&D, Design, Production, Supply Chain, and Operations) to plan and implement complex, cross-disciplinary operations
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$233,000 - $291,000 a year
Compensation & Benefits:
Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
The pay range for this role is $233,000 – $291,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
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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
