Applied Physics jobs in Broomfield, CO

Broomfield, Colorado

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We are seeking a Lead 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 Test, Assemble, and Develop metasurface components, lenses, micro-optical, and photonic systems in new and novel ways to create,

Full-time

USD 148,000.00 - 199,000.00 per year

Lead Optics Engineer - 897

Broomfield, Colorado

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We are seeking a Lead Optics Engineer in ourBroomfield, COlocation with experience building complex trapped atom or ion systems or photonics technologies that enable trapped-ion quantum computers. You will work with a team on concepts for large scale quantum computers and communicate trade studies and design ideas to technical, leadership, and external team members. You should have excellent technical writing and collaboration skills as you will prepare external facing documents and work cross f

Full-time

USD 164,000.00 - 185,000.00 per year

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Cryo Vacuum Systems - 1055

Broomfield, Colorado

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We are looking for a PrincipalMechanical Design Engineer - Cryo Vacuum Systems in our Broomfield, CO location to help design and de-risk next-generation trapped-ion quantum computing hardware. This role will work closely with research scientists, system architects, design engineers, and lab engineers to develop mechanical systems compatible with cryogenic operation, UHV/XHV environments, precision optical alignment, and scalable quantum computer architectures. The ideal candidate is a hands-on m

Full-time

USD 162,000.00 - 218,000.00 per year

Advanced Optical Engineer - 972

Broomfield, Colorado

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We are seeking an Advanced Optical Engineer to support R&D in our Broomfield, CO Location. Our team develops optics and integrated photonics technologies that enable scaling of our trapped-ion quantum computers from our current 98-qubit Helios system to our future Lumos system with hundreds of thousands of qubits. The data, designs, and expertise from our group inform our next-generation systems, from the overall architecture to the tiniest of details. We are looking for more engineers and scie

Full-time

USD 132,000.00 - 165,000.00 per year

Optical Engineer - 971

Broomfield, Colorado

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We are seeking an Optical Engineer to support R&D in our Broomfield, CO Location. Our team develops optics and integrated photonics technologies that enable scaling of our trapped-ion quantum computers from our current 98-qubit Helios system to our future Lumos system with hundreds of thousands of qubits. The data, designs, and expertise from our group inform our next-generation systems, from the overall architecture to the tiniest of details. We are looking for more engineers and scientists to

Full-time

USD 102,000.00 - 128,000.00 per year

Lead Optics Engineer - 937

Broomfield, Colorado

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We are seeking a Lead Optics Engineer in our Broomfield, CO location to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and validation of optical subassemblies used in Quantinuum's quantum computers. You will also be responsible for research and development, new product introduction, prototype builds, optical characterization, system integration, documentation development, and production readiness activities. You will mentor and guide junior engineers, setting pri

Full-time

USD 164,000.00 - 185,000.00 per year

Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer

Boulder, Colorado

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and c

Full-time

USD 126,000.00 - 167,000.00 per year

Senior RF Engineer (QRF)

Louisville, Colorado

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Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving some of the world's most challenging problems. We build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading-edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables "quantum everywhere" through an ecosystem of devices and platforms. Quantum Spectrum, also known as QRF, develops fieldable radio-frequency sensing systems based on Rydberg atoms. The team combines atomic physics, lasers and photonics, RF electroni

Full-time

USD 160,000.00 - 185,000.00 per year

Sr. Photonics Research Engineer

Boulder, Colorado

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Overview SRI's Applied Physics Laboratory, in Boulder, CO, has an opportunity for a Sr Photonics Research Engineer with experience as a technical leader in photonic integrated circuits to execute on a variety of projects ranging from optical phased arrays to microwave photonic systems. SRI specializes in developing and transitioning technology from basic research and development (R&D) to fieldable prototypes for both US government and commercial customers. Our Advanced Technology and Systems Di

Full-time

USD 117,684.00 - 175,054.00 per year

Senior Software Engineer, Spacecraft Simulation

Denver, Colorado

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Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity an

Full-time

USD 140,000.00 - 215,000.00 per year

Test Engineer for Photonics Physics Package - 970

Broomfield, Colorado

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We are seeking a Test Engineer for Photonics Physics Package to support trapped-ion integrated photonics R&D at our Broomfield, CO location. Our team develops optics and integrated photonics technologies that enable scaling of our trapped-ion quantum computers from our current 98-qubit Helios system to our future Lumos system with hundreds of thousands of qubits. The data, designs, and expertise from our group inform our next-generation systems, from the overall architecture to the tiniest of d

Full-time

USD 131,000.00 - 176,000.00 per year

Mechanical Engineering Intern for Photonics Physics Package R&D - 996

Broomfield, Colorado

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We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Photonics Physics Package R&D in our Broomfield, CO location to support trapped-ion integrated photonics R&D team. Our diverse team of engineers and scientists develops optics and integrated photonics technologies that enable scaling of our trapped-ion quantum computers from our current 98-qubit Helios system to our future Lumos system with hundreds of thousands of qubits. The data, designs, and expertise from our group inform our next-generati

Full-time

USD 27.00 - 36.00 per hour

Senior Software Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Boulder, Colorado

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Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atom-based quantum technologies that deliver orders-of-magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. We are seeking self-motivated, energetic individuals with exceptional problem-solving and technical skills to help drive our Quantum Computing mission forward. We build quantum computers. You will write the software that runs them. This is a production-first, high-coding role - roughly 90% of your time will be spent writing and owning

Full-time

USD 160,000.00 - 185,000.00 per year

Engineering Intern (Electrical / Mechanical / GNC / Software)

Broomfield, Colorado

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Katalyst Description: Katalyst is an American technology company focused on dynamic space operations. We are building a fleet of dual-use multipurpose robotic space vehicles to create the future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, resupply and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story. What you do there is the future. We are not building the trains. We are building the machines that lay down the tracks. By devel

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Senior Aerospace Engineer (Aurora, CO; Chantilly, VA; ...)

Aurora, Colorado

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Summary Position Title: Senior Aerospace Engineer Position ID: TA266 Location(s): Hybrid; Aurora, CO; Chantilly, VA Application Deadline: October 31, 2026 Job Description Trusted Space is seeking a Senior Aerospace Engineer to design, implement, and validate orbit-based algorithms in support of a larger autonomous product. This role will focus on mission workflows across Earth-centered and cislunar orbit dynamics, working collaboratively within a cross functional Agile team. Key Responsibiliti

Full-time

USD 145,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year

Engineering Manager, Software (Modeling and Simulation)

Denver, Colorado

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Full-time

USD 160,000.00 - 250,000.00 per year

Software Engineer, Missile Defense Simulation (II - Principal)

Denver, Colorado

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Full-time

USD 90,000.00 per year

Advanced DSP/Communications Engineer

Centennial, Colorado

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Why Join Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)? At Rincon Research Corporation, our primary business is innovating, developing, and fielding digital signal processing (DSP) products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities in support of national security. Rincon Research Corporation is seeking an Advanced Digital Signal Processing Engineer to serve as a part of a dynamic team to build a new, end-to-end development program studying, designing, and deploying advanced o

Full-time

USD 194,000.00 - 214,000.00 per year

P18621 Principal Electrical Engineer - Infrared Sensor Payloads

Centennial, Colorado

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Sierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what w

Full-time

USD 164,164.00 - 225,725.50 per year

Senior Software Systems Engineer, Autonomous Systems Validation Confidence

Remote or Sunnyvale, California

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Job Description About the role We are looking for a Senior Software Systems Engineer to develop the methods, software, and quantitative evidence used to measure confidence in autonomous vehicle validation results. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, systems engineering, simulation, statistics, and data science. You will help answer questions such as: Do our tests provide sufficient coverage? Are our metrics meaningful? Can simulation results predict real-world performan

Full-time

USD 153,200.00 - 234,100.00 per year

Applied Physics jobs in Broomfield, CO, USA