R&D Optomechanical Assembly Technician II - 855

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble opto-mechanical devices, including optical components, mechanical housing, and associated hardware and cabling.
• Inspect incoming components, including custom machined parts, for defects and ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate assembly records, including inspection and test reports and assembly logs. Provide feedback on design or process improvements.
• Identify documentation gaps and collaborate with product engineers to create or improve work instructions
• Perform prototype assembly and rework in collaboration with engineers; assist in developing, refining, and documenting assembly instructions, travelers, and alignment procedures for development and production use.
• Troubleshoot assembly-related issues in collaboration with engineers; provide feedback to improve product design and manufacturing processes
• Align optical beamlines by using 2-mirror walk techniques to optimize optical throughput
• Identify and source COTS components; submit purchase requests as needed
• Monitor and maintain tools & supplies at lab workstations
• Package completed optical assemblies for shipment in accordance with handling requirements
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required
• Follow all safety protocols, equipment guidelines, and environmental regulations in the execution of daily tasks.
  
  

YOU MUST HAVE:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high precision optical/opto-mechanical manufacturing/production environment, or educational experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with methods of handling and cleaning optical elements, or educational experience
• 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:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in physics, Optical Engineering, or closely related field preferred
• 2 years of experience with precision optical alignment preferred
• 2 years of experience handling optical fibers preferred
• Detail oriented and capable of performing repetitive tasks consistently and accurately
• Experience in using precision hand tools, measurement devices such as calipers and micrometers;
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow procedures.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate with engineering and other team members.
• Fluency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Certification in optical systems assembly or mechanical assembly
• Basic electronic test equipment knowledge; skills in soldering may be useful but not required.
• Experience with optical alignment tools and specialized tools as needed for assembly
• Understanding of optical alignment techniques.
• Mechanical CAD experience (e.g., Solidworks, Onshape)
• Knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques, e.g. Six Sigma, 5S
  
  

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 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

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Compensation & Benefits:

The pay range for this role is $53,000 - $66,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.