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

Medical/Dental/Vision

Unlimited PTO

401K match

Disability insurance

FSA

Dependent care

Life insurance

Snacks and catered lunches

Job summary

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

This mid-level, full-time role focuses on translating first-build experience into reliable manufacturing processes for our laser systems used in neutral-atom quantum computers. You will install, align, and troubleshoot laser sources, ensure stability, and develop procedures for setup, testing, and handoff to Quantum Engineers, while documenting results and maintaining records.

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 from development into repeat builds preferred.
• Practical experience with laser frequency or intensity stabilization, feedback control, and fault diagnosis.
• Hands-on free-space alignment, polarization control, fiber coupling, and handling of precision optical components.
• Proficiency with laser diagnostics such as wavemeters, photodiodes, optical power meters, oscilloscopes, and optical or RF spectrum analyzers.
• Ability to interpret optical layouts, electrical schematics, control interfaces, and test data; clear communication with engineers, physicists, and technicians.
• Experience with diode or fiber lasers, optical amplifiers, nonlinear frequency conversion, or AMO/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 frequency and intensity stabilization; verify lock acquisition and recovery.
• Measure optical power, stability, linewidth, and noise; compare with acceptance criteria.
• Diagnose lock loss, power drift, coupling degradation, and interface faults; coordinate with teams on fixes.
• Develop acceptance tests and work instructions with Manufacturing Engineering for setup, alignment, calibration, and maintenance.
• Maintain serial-number, configuration, calibration, and test records; document non-conformance and corrective actions.
• Support system integration and laser hardware corrections during QE testing; QE owns final verification.
• Follow laser-safety, interlock, and contamination-control practices; coordinate with laser suppliers.

Skills

Laser stabilization

System integration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Python

Optics alignment

Data analysis

Education

BS in physics/optical/electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Wave meters

Photodiodes

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Optical power meters

Job description

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

This mid-level, full-time role focuses on translating first-build experience into reliable manufacturing processes for our laser systems used in neutral-atom quantum computers. You will install, align, and troubleshoot laser sources, ensure stability, and develop procedures for setup, testing, and handoff to Quantum Engineers, while documenting results and maintaining records.