Optics R&D Technician - 360

We are seeking an Optics R&D Technician in our US Albuquerque, NM Location.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of engineers, physicists, and technicians to advance trapped-ion quantum computing technologies
• Set up an optics and photonics lab in collaboration with other technical and R&D colleagues, including optical, mechanical, electronics, and other technical systems
• Participate in designing, building, testing and alignment of optical systems, including lasers and imaging systems
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide technical expertise and support on planning, development, maintenance, and management of a new lab facility
• Provide technical expertise and support to colleagues, assisting with the resolution of lab- and equipment-related issues and implementing corrective actions as necessary
• Prepare detailed engineering specifications, standard operating procedures, and other documentation required for the operation, maintenance, and repair of optical, mechanical, and electronics systems
• Support Procurement and Materials Management in acquiring and tracking technical equipment and infrastructure through phases of building, expanding, and maintaining the lab
• Partner with Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) to ensure adherence to safety protocols
• Monitor and support maintaining key metrics in the laboratory such temperature and humidity, and request help from and work with Facilities as needed
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in a lab environment

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Associates Degree Minimum
• Minimum 2+ years hands-on work or apprentice experience in optics, engineering, instrumentation, or similar
• Minimum 2+ years' experience working in a technical environment such as laboratory, clean room, chemical plant, or similar
• 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:

• Bachelors degree in optics, engineering, instrumentation, physics, or related
• 2+ years in an optics lab environment
• 5+ years technical experience, degree-inclusive
• Hands-on skills building and testing optical systems and an understanding of underlying principles of optics, such as lasers, free-space optics, fiber optics, micro-optics, imaging systems, etc.
• Experience building experimental apparatus from scratch
• Experience following work instructions, drawings, and test protocols
• Highly organized and attention to detail on both administrative and technical tasks
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Some experience with mechanical design/CAD systems
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Interest in getting certificates/licenses for facilities and/or safety practices such as hazardous materials, laser safety officer, safety supervisor

$65,000 - $82,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Non-Incentive Eligible

Estimated Salary Wage: $65,000 - $82,000 Annually

Quantinuum is the world's largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, including more than 420 of them being scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide 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.

As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. 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 is 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