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Advanced Electro-Optical Engineer - 1063

Quantinuum

Broomfield, COJob$131–176K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$131–176K/yr
Location
Broomfield, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree, required

Job overview

Quantinuum seeks an Advanced Electro-Optical Engineer in Broomfield, Colorado, to support commercial and research quantum-computing systems. The role focuses on detection and imaging systems, their interfaces, and software support for building, testing, and aligning optical systems. Candidates must have a master's degree and at least three years of experience with imaging systems, cameras, detectors, and imaging software, and must meet the stated U.S. Person and nationality restrictions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Imaging Systems, requiredCameras, requiredDetectors, requiredImaging Software, requiredOptics, nice to haveElectrical Engineering, nice to haveSPAD Detector Systems, nice to havePMT Detector Systems, nice to haveCryogenic Detector Systems, nice to haveScientific Coding, nice to haveData Analysis, nice to haveMATLAB, nice to havePython, nice to haveC++, nice to haveImage Processing, nice to haveImage Analysis, nice to haveMotion Control Systems, nice to haveVision-Assisted Alignment, nice to haveGit, nice to haveUser Interfaces, nice to haveTest Automation, nice to haveOptical Principles, nice to have

Qualifications

Master's Degree, required3+ Years Imaging Experience, requiredU.S. Person, requiredNot PRC or Russian National Unless U.S. Citizen, requiredPh.D. Or Master's in Optics, Electrical Engineering, or Related Field, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Advanced Electro-Optical Engineer - 1063 We are seeking an Advanced Electro-Optical Engineer in our Broomfield, CO Location. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. Key Responsibilities: - Participate in a team of physicists, optical, and opto-mechanical engineers supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing - Responsible for detection and imaging systems and their interfaces/ - Provide software support in building, testing and alignment of optical systems. YOU MUST HAVE: - Master's Degree minimum - Minimum 3+ years' experience (advanced degree inclusive) with imaging systems, cameras, detectors and imaging software - 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, Electrical Engineering, or a related field - Experience with SPAD and/or PMT detector systems - Experience with cryogenic detector systems - Experience with scientific coding and data analysis and familiarity with software tools like MATLAB, Python, C++, etc - Experience with image processing and analysis routines and interfacing to camera and detector systems - Experience with controlling motion control systems used for alignment of optical components using vision assist or active feedback - Experience with code collaboration and Git revision control - Experience with user interfaces and the automation of assembly and test processes - Broad understanding of optical principles and practices and intimate knowledge and experience applying this knowledge to projects The base pay range for this role is $131,000 -- $176,000 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 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. $131,000 - $176,000 a year PI287787862

How this job compares

Set against the 434 open Optical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$131–176K/yr
  • Colorado median$131–180K/yr60 salary ranges
  • US median$115–201K/yr384 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $154K, is 6% below the Colorado median midpoint ($163K) — in the middle half of Optical Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 60 open Optical Engineer jobs in Colorado and 434 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Optical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (377 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 20 of the 434 open Optical Engineer jobs (5%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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