Laser Systems Engineer, Quantum Hardware Manufacturing

Entangled Future; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401K matching

Life insurance

Team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing in Boulder, CO seeks a mid-level Laser Engineer to join the Manufacturing team. You will translate first-build experience into reliable, repeatable manufacturing processes and integrate laser systems for neutral-atom quantum computers.

The role emphasizes hands-on SI&T work, setting up stabilization, and preparing documentation for handoff to QE teams. Eligible candidates will have strong alignment and diagnostics skills.

Qualifications

• BS in physics, optical engineering, electrical engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years hands-on experience commissioning, stabilizing, characterizing, and troubleshooting precision laser systems.
• Experience transferring precision optical hardware to repeat builds.
• Practical experience with laser frequency or intensity stabilization and fault diagnosis.
• Hands-on free-space alignment and polarization control.
• Proficiency with laser diagnostics (wavemeters, photodiodes, power meters, oscilloscopes).
• Ability to interpret optical/electrical schematics and document clearly with engineers and technicians.
• Experience with AMO or neutral-atom hardware preferred.
• Python or equivalent tools for instrument control and data analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and commission laser sources, amplifiers, and stabilization hardware; verify interfaces.
• Set up and tune distance frequency/intensity stabilization; verify lock and recovery.
• Measure optical power, frequency stability, linewidth, noise, beam quality, and polarization.
• Diagnose loss of lock, power drift, coupling degradation, thermal sensitivity, and interface faults; work with teams on corrections.
• Develop tests and controlled work instructions with Manufacturing Engineering for setup and maintenance; use test automation when possible.
• Maintain serial-number, configuration, calibration, and test records; document non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Support system integration and laser hardware corrections during QE testing; QE verification with atoms.
• Follow laser-safety, interlock, and contamination-control practices; coordinate repairs with suppliers.

Skills

Laser system commissioning

Stabilization and control

Free-space alignment

Diagnostics and testing

Python for control/data

Education

B.S. in physics/optical/electrical engineering

Tools

Wavemeter

Oscilloscope

Photodiode

Power meter

Job description

Atom Computing in Boulder, CO seeks a mid-level Laser Engineer to join the Manufacturing team. You will translate first-build experience into reliable, repeatable manufacturing processes and integrate laser systems for neutral-atom quantum computers.

The role emphasizes hands-on SI&T work, setting up stabilization, and preparing documentation for handoff to QE teams. Eligible candidates will have strong alignment and diagnostics skills.