Lead Optical Engineer for Quantum Computing Hardware

Atom Computing, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

401K company matching

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Life insurance

Team meals & snacks

Job summary

Atom Computing, Inc. is seeking a Principal Optical Engineer to lead the design and specification of advanced optical systems for neutral atom quantum computers.

You will work with physicists and engineers to define architectures, perform tolerance analyses, and establish best practices for precision alignment. Reporting to the VP of Optical Engineering, this on‑site role in Boulder, CO requires driving complex initiatives from conception through deployment, mentoring the team, and contributing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 10+ years optical design experience; 7+ years hands‑on optics assembly in lab environments.
• Experience bringing complex optical systems from conception to productization.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead design of next‑gen optical systems from component to system level.
• Collaborate with engineering leaders to align hardware development with key product use cases.
• Develop requirements and architecture for optical assemblies, subsystems, and modules.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring teammates

System-level thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Sciences/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Zemax

FRED

Onshape

SolidWorks

Job description

Atom Computing, Inc. is seeking a Principal Optical Engineer to lead the design and specification of advanced optical systems for neutral atom quantum computers.

You will work with physicists and engineers to define architectures, perform tolerance analyses, and establish best practices for precision alignment. Reporting to the VP of Optical Engineering, this on‑site role in Boulder, CO requires driving complex initiatives from conception through deployment, mentoring the team, and contributing