Metasurface Design Engineer - 1089
Company websitequantinuum.com (Quantinuum, opens in new tab)
Base salary $131K to $176K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Broomfield, CO
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- LocationBroomfield, CO
- WorkplaceOn-site
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (4 min ago) · observed since
About this job
We are seeking a Metasurface Design 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 multidisciplinary team of physicists and engineers, supporting the development of commercial and research systems for quantum computing
- Design, simulate, and evaluate metasurface and diffractive optical components as part of integrated optical systems to deliver and collect light in our next generation quantum computer systems.
- Develop improved methodology for design and analysis, leveraging HPC capabilities
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Master’s Degree minimum
- Minimum 6+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) with design and simulation of metasurface and diffractive photonics components and systems.
- 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
WE VALUE:
- Ph.D. (in Optics, Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field)
- Experience with photonic simulation tools such as FDTD (Lumerical, tidy3D, etc.), FEM, RCWA, etc.
- Experience with scientific coding, data analysis and visualization, and commonly used software such as Python and Matlab
- Experience with computational methods for inverse design and optimization
- Experience with high performance computing
- Experience with or knowledge of optical systems and principles, and optical testing of photonic devices
- Experience with or knowledge of nanofabrication of metasurface and diffractive optics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, record of published results within field of research
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to facilitate the exchange of key details and concepts between team members of diverse technical experience
- Ability to work within a high-performing team and contribute to larger team and organizational goals
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 Employment Opportunity
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and business needs, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, marital status, spousal affiliation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consideration of citizenship or immigration status is limited to cases where a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract requires it.
Quantinuum is a federal contractor and provides equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities, serious medical conditions, pregnancy-related needs, and sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, contact [email/link].
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. [https://www.eeoc.gov/poster]
Export Control Notice (U.S. Positions)
Some Quantinuum positions involve access to technology or software subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations. For these positions, Quantinuum may need to obtain U.S. government authorization, such as an export license, before a candidate who is not a “U.S. person” can access controlled technology. “U.S. persons” include U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylum or refugee status. Quantinuum may ask candidates for information needed to determine whether authorization is required. Any hiring decision on this basis will turn on whether required authorization can be obtained. Quantinuum does not otherwise consider citizenship, immigration status, or national origin.
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.
Source: Quantinuum on Lever · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($131,000) is above 36% of the 36 Science & Research roles in Colorado listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $145,500; the middle half runs from $125,614 to $162,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingMetasurface Design Engineer - 1089$131K to $176K
Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer - Cryo, Optical, Vacuum Systems - 1088$130K to $165K
Ion Transport Designer - 1051$131K to $177K
Advanced Electro-Optical Engineer - 1063$131K to $176K
Atomic Source Physicist - 1072$131K to $176K
Project Engineer - Mechanical Products - 1040$129K to $185K
Advanced Optical Engineer - 972$132K to $165K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Metasurface Design Engineer - 1089 (this listing) | $131K - $176K |
| Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer - Cryo, Optical, Vacuum Systems - 1088 | $130K - $165K |
| Ion Transport Designer - 1051 | $131K - $177K |
| Advanced Electro-Optical Engineer - 1063 | $131K - $176K |
| Atomic Source Physicist - 1072 | $131K - $176K |
| Project Engineer - Mechanical Products - 1040 | $129K - $185K |
| Advanced Optical Engineer - 972 | $132K - $165K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-27
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US Broomfield, CO
USD 131,000 – 176,000 · per-year-salary · salaryRange
- Method
- Structured pay field published by the employer
- Checked
- Rule set
- us-base-v2
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
