Photonics Design Engineer

We are seeking a Principal/Lead Photonics Design Engineer at our Malta, NY location.All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.Key Responsibilities:Provide technical leadership over the integrated photonics design efforts for development of ion traps on 300mm wafersInteract closely with our wafer fabrication partner(s) on photonic integration and fabrication process topicsParticipate in a team of physicists and optical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computingDesign and develop integrated photonic components and systems in novel ways to deliver and manipulate light across the spectrumCollaborate across disciplines (architecture, physics, photonics, fabrication, mechanical engineering) to define systems and requirements to support quantum computing and demonstrate systems meeting performance requirementsGather technical requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the components and systems meet the requirementsDesign novel integrated photonic components to meet challenging specificationsDesign and layout test PICs and work closely with fabrication and test teams to validate photonic component performanceLead and work with PIC development team and external vendors to ensure timely development and delivery of key demonstratorsYOU MUST HAVE:PhD Degree minimumMinimum 8+ years of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with photonic integrated circuits (PIC) design using photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, RSoft, or similar guided mode and FDTD solvers) and layout tools (Klayout, GDSFactory, or similar)Direct experience working within or in partnership with advanced wafer fabrication facilitiesDue 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 statusDue 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:PhD Degree minimum (in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field)Technical leadership experience in integrated photonicsTechnical familiarity with quantum computing technologiesExperience with semiconductor and/or photonics packaging techniquesExperience with design-for-manufacturing and new product introductionExperience with photonics fabrication processes and metrologyExperience with materials used in visible photonics circuits and opticsExperience in product development regarding photonic design, fabrication and/or packaging of PIC systemsExperience working with cross-disciplinary teams (architecture, physics, fabrication, mechanical engineering, photonics) to develop solutionsExperience leading and mentoring small teamsBroad understanding of optical principles and practices and experience applying this knowledge to projectsProgramming experience in Matlab, Python, CExperience with testing and data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments)Compensation & Benefits:Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target.The pay range for this role is $192,000 – $240,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.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 workFlexible work scheduleEmployer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match for student loan repayment benefitEquity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick timePaid parental leaveEmployee discountsQuantinuum 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