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We are seeking a Sr Optical Process Engineer in our Albuquerque, NM Location. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. Key Responsibilities: Develop tooling and processes to create fiber array assemblies Verify and Validate fiber optic bonding processes Design, and develop tooling and processes for active fiber optic assemblies generation quantum computer systems Lead development and design projects that validate technologies, bonding methods, alignment methods, and tooling suppliers that result in production solutions. YOU MUST HAVE: Bachelor’s Degree minimum Minimum 4+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) with fiber optic development, connectors, splicing, handling, and alignment processes. 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 Optics, Applied Physics, or a related field 4+ years' experience with tools to assemble fiber optic systems 4+ years' experience with optical metrology systems and developing optical alignment algorithms 2+ years' experience with testing of fiber optics systems Experience with laser welding tooling and processes used in fiber optic assemblies Experience designing, developing, and assembling optical systems with micro-optics, fiber optics, and/or photonic components Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical and photonic systems Experience executing engineering tool and process development Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared Experience mentoring junior engineers in best development practices and optical design methodologies 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 operates across 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. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website . We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

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We are seeking a Sr Optical Process Engineer in our Albuquerque, NM Location.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Develop tooling and processes to create fiber array assemblies
Verify and Validate fiber optic bonding processes
Design, and develop tooling and processes for active fiber optic assemblies generation quantum computer systems
Lead development and design projects that validate technologies, bonding methods, alignment methods, and tooling suppliers that result in production solutions.
Bachelor’s Degree minimum
Minimum 4+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) with fiber optic development, connectors, splicing, handling, and alignment processes.
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
4+ years' experience with tools to assemble fiber optic systems
4+ years' experience with optical metrology systems and developing optical alignment algorithms
2+ years' experience with testing of fiber optics systems
Experience with laser welding tooling and processes used in fiber optic assemblies
Experience designing, developing, and assembling optical systems with micro-optics, fiber optics, and/or photonic components
Experience debugging and troubleshooting optical and photonic systems
Experience executing engineering tool and process development
Experience working with wavelengths from UV to Infrared
Experience mentoring junior engineers in best development practices and optical design methodologies
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

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