Integrated Photonics Design Manager - 819
Quantinuum · US Broomfield, United States +1 · 4mo ago
We are seeking an Integrated Photonics Design Manager in our Broomfield, CO or Albuquerque, NM Location.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:
- Personnel Manager for a team of engineers and scientists whose charter is to conceptualize and execute PIC designs and development for quantum computing systems
- Collaborate with technical staff on developing photonic roadmaps, technology development, and advanced R&D activities
- Guide and coordinate optical R&D efforts from concept through design validations for multi-year photonic projects
- Plan and nurture career development of direct-reporting engineers/scientists through mentoring, coaching, and training
- Implement best practices and behaviors in an R&D environment to ensure quality and requirements are met
- Identify key technologies, innovations, infrastructure, projects and resources needed to improve photonic design and development capabilities to meet business needs
- Lead efforts recruiting and retaining high performing technical PIC design staff
- Clearly and effectively communicate to positively impact the team, actively listen, and strengthen communications between technical and management teams
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s Degree minimum
- Minimum 8 year’s of industry experience developing and designing PIC solutions
- Minimum 3 years’ experience managing technical teams
- 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:
- Ph.D. or Masters in Photonics, Optics, or Applied Physics
- Involvement in photonics design projects from concept to production
- Experience with photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, Tidy3D, RSoft, or similar guided mode and FDTD solvers)
- Experience with photonic layout tools (Klayout, GDSFactory, or similar)
- 4+ years’ experience with the design of photonic waveguide, splitters, couplers, gratings, and/or active photonic components
- 4+ years’ experience leading integrated photonic designs from requirements, design, layout, fabrication, and test
- Experience managing teams across multiple geographic locations
- Experience with photonic integrated circuit fabrication and testing processes and tools
- Experience with photonic materials and their behaviors and metrology
- Experience developing PIC design tools and infrastructure to improve development times and quality
- Experience executing engineering trade studies and communicating with other disciplines to provide roadmaps and solutions
- Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared
Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.
Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operatesacross the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.
- Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
- Equity opportunities
- Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave
- Employee discount programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.