Laser Systems Engineer – Manufacturing & SI&T

Atom Computing, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Unlimited PTO

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Daily catered lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing, Inc. is hiring a Laser Engineer to join our Manufacturing organization in Colorado. You will integrate, stabilize, and troubleshoot laser systems used in our neutral-atom quantum computers, translating first-build experience into repeatable production processes.

You will develop procedures, perform system checkout before atom operations, and document results for handoff to Quantum Engineers. A BS in a related field and 3+ years in precise laser systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience commissioning, stabilizing, characterizing, and troubleshooting precision laser systems.
• Experience transferring precision optical hardware from development into repeat builds is preferred.
• Proficiency with laser diagnostics and control interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and commission laser sources, amplifiers, and stabilization hardware; verify interfaces.
• Set up and tune frequency and intensity stabilization; verify lock acquisition and recovery.
• Measure optical power, stability, linewidth, noise, and beam quality; compare with acceptance criteria.
• Diagnose lock loss, power drift, and interface faults; collaborate with engineering teams on corrections.
• Develop acceptance tests and workflows with Manufacturing Engineering; use test automation where possible.
• Maintain records and document non-conformance and corrective actions.
• Support QE testing and handoff to QEs with proper documentation and readiness.

Skills

Laser stabilization

Optical alignment

Data analysis

Python

Education

BS in physics

Tools

Wavemeters

Oscilloscopes

Photodiodes

RF spectrum analyzers

Job description

Atom Computing, Inc. is hiring a Laser Engineer to join our Manufacturing organization in Colorado. You will integrate, stabilize, and troubleshoot laser systems used in our neutral-atom quantum computers, translating first-build experience into repeatable production processes.

You will develop procedures, perform system checkout before atom operations, and document results for handoff to Quantum Engineers. A BS in a related field and 3+ years in precise laser systems are preferred.