Laser Systems Engineer — SI&T for Quantum Hardware

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401K matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

FSA

Drinks, snacks & catered team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing in Boulder, CO seeks a Laser Engineer for System Integration & Test in its Manufacturing organization. You will integrate, stabilize, and troubleshoot laser systems used in neutral-atom quantum computers, developing procedures and handoff documentation to QE teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with laser stabilization and diagnostics, plus collaboration across Laser Eng., controls, and subsystem teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics/optical/electrical engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years hands-on experience commissioning, stabilizing, and troubleshooting precision laser systems.
• Experience transferring hardware from development to repeat builds is a plus.

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 polarization; compare to criteria.
• Diagnose loss of lock, power drift, and interface faults; coordinate with engineering teams.
• Develop acceptance tests and work instructions with Manufacturing Engineering; use test automation.
• Maintain records and document non-conformance and corrective actions.
• Support QE testing and handoff to QE team; ensure laser safety and interlocks.

Skills

Laser system commissioning

Laser stabilization

Diagnostics with photodiodes

Python for instrument control

Education

BS in physics / optical/electrical engineering or related field

Tools

wavemeters

photodiodes

optical power meters

oscilloscopes

spectrum analyzers

Job description

Atom Computing in Boulder, CO seeks a Laser Engineer for System Integration & Test in its Manufacturing organization. You will integrate, stabilize, and troubleshoot laser systems used in neutral-atom quantum computers, developing procedures and handoff documentation to QE teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with laser stabilization and diagnostics, plus collaboration across Laser Eng., controls, and subsystem teams.