Engineering Technician

Oratomic; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401K

Unlimited PTO

Paid family leave

Visa sponsorship

Equity

Job summary

Oratomic is hiring engineering technicians to design, build, and operate fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers in Pasadena, CA. You will work across hardware domains and closely with quantum hardware teams to assemble subsystems.

Prior experience with lasers and optics is desirable but not required; we welcome junior to senior technicians, including a lead role for exceptional candidates. Equal opportunity employer; visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Interest in building a quantum computer and the ability to work in a team.
• Experience with lasers/optics is desirable but not required.
• Comfort with hands-on hardware and lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers.
• Work across hardware disciplines including lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics, and mechanics.
• Collaborate closely with quantum hardware teams to integrate subsystems.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Laser & optics familiarity

Collaborative work style

Willingness to learn

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Oratomic is on a mission to build the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer.

We are actively hiring engineering technicians to take part in designing, building, and operating fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will work in a tight-knit team, working across hardware (lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics, mechanical), integrated closely with quantum hardware teams. You will be directly building the quantum computer and its subsystems. Prior experience in lasers and optics are desirable but not required. We are hiring across junior and senior engineering technician roles, with a lead technician role open to exceptional candidates.

Requirements

• Wants to build a quantum computer
• Works well in a highly collaborative team environment

Compensation

• $150,000-$250,000/year depending on experience
• Benefits (health and dental coverage, 401K, unlimited PTO, paid family leave, visa sponsorship)
• Equity

Work location: Onsite in Pasadena, CA

Oratomic is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact [e-mail].