Laser Systems Engineer — Quantum Hardware Manufacturing

Atom Computing, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

401K matching

Disability (short & long-term)

FSA

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Daily catered team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing, Inc. in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Laser Engineer to join our Manufacturing organization.

You will work with engineers to translate first-build experience into scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes for our neutral-atom quantum computers. In this hands-on SI&T role, you will integrate, stabilize, characterize, and troubleshoot laser systems, develop procedures, and prepare documentation for handoff to Quantum Engineers.

Qualifications

• BS in physics, optical engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with precision laser systems.
• Experience transferring hardware to repeat builds.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and commission laser sources and stabilization hardware.
• Set up stabilization and verify lock acquisition and recovery.
• Characterize optical power, frequency stability, and beam quality.
• Maintain records and prepare QA handoff documentation.

Skills

Laser stabilization

System integration

Troubleshooting

Python

Education

BS in Physics or Optical Engineering

Tools

Wavemeters

Oscilloscopes

Optical spectrum analyzer

RF spectrum analyzer

Job description

Atom Computing, Inc. in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Laser Engineer to join our Manufacturing organization.

You will work with engineers to translate first-build experience into scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes for our neutral-atom quantum computers. In this hands-on SI&T role, you will integrate, stabilize, characterize, and troubleshoot laser systems, develop procedures, and prepare documentation for handoff to Quantum Engineers.