Optical Engineering Manager - 533

Optical Engineering Manager in our Brooklyn Park, MN Location.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of laser scientists and optical engineers supporting the integration of commercial quantum computers, such as Helios, and the development and maintenance of research testbeds
• Spend at least 70% of your time on direct technical work including designing, building, integrating, validating, and troubleshooting, as well as mentoring staff via hands-on, in-lab troubleshooting and on technical and scientific topics as needed to support project needs
• Gather project requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the team completes tasking on-time with proper prioritization
• Define SoWs, support procurement, and track progress of projects by and orders to relevant optical and laser suppliers
• Provide technical expertise to optical engineering projects with the goal of maximizing performance and robustness
• Lead communication and coordination with the larger optics team based in CO and foster teamwork and relationship building throughout the optics groups
• Contribute to planning and execution of our technical roadmap as required for Sol, Apollo, and beyond products
• Hire, develop, and assess technical staff

YOU MUST HAVE

WE VALUE

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?

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.

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