Optical Engineer

Oratomic, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401K

Unlimited PTO

Paid family leave

Visa sponsorship

Equity

Job summary

Oratomic, Inc. in Pasadena, CA is hiring optical engineers to design, build and operate fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will work across hardware, software and processor design to develop complex optical systems that integrate with the quantum hardware.

We welcome all experience levels with a strong background in optical or laser engineering. This onsite role offers competitive compensation, equity, visa sponsorship, health/dental coverage and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Wants to build a quantum computer
• Works well in a highly collaborative team environment
• Strong background in optical or laser engineering

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex optical systems for the quantum computer
• Collaborate across hardware, software and processor design teams
• Operate and test optical hardware and supporting systems

Skills

Optical engineering

Laser engineering

Job description

Oratomic is on a mission to build the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer.

We are actively hiring optical engineers to take part in designing, building, and operating fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will work in a tight-knit team, working across hardware (lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics), software, processor design, and whatever else is required to build the working quantum computer. This role will focus on design and implementation of complex optical systems key to building the working quantum computer, integrated within the quantum hardware team. A strong background in optical engineering, laser engineering, or comparable skillsets, is desirable for this role. We are hiring at all experience levels.

Requirements:

• Wants to build a quantum computer
• Works well in a highly collaborative team environment

Compensation:

• $200,000-$350,000/year depending on experience
• Benefits (health and dental coverage, 401K, unlimited PTO, paid family leave, visa sponsorship)
• Equity

Work location: Onsite in Pasadena, CA

Oratomic is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact [e-mail].