Brian Nuel

Brian Nuel is a highly experienced mechanical engineer specializing in opto-mechanical design, currently serving as the Lead Opto-mechanical Design Engineer at Quantinuum since August 2025. Prior to this role, Brian held the position of Principal Mechanical Engineer at Blue Canyon Technologies from June 2020 to July 2025, where responsibilities included leading design and integration for notable programs such as Blackjack and the Tranche 1 Tracking Layer. Other notable positions include Principal Opto-mechanical Engineer at Magic Leap, Director of Engineering and Lead Mechanical Engineer at Cool Energy, and Mechanical Design Engineer roles at multiple start-ups focused on optical networking and medical devices. Brian's academic background includes a Master's and Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.