Optical / Optomechanical Engineer

Oratomic; Pasadena (CA); 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 in Pasadena, CA is hiring optical and optomechanical engineers to design, build, and operate fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers.

You will work across hardware, software, and processor design in a tight-knit team, focusing on complex optical and optomechanical systems essential to the quantum computer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and implement optical and optomechanical systems for quantum hardware.
• Collaborate across hardware, software and processor design teams.
• Contribute to building a fault-tolerant quantum computer.

Skills

Optical engineering

Optomechanical engineering

Collaborative team player

Job description

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

We are actively hiring optical and optomechanical 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 and optomechanical systems key to building the working quantum computer, integrated within the quantum hardware team. A strong background in optical engineering or optomechanical engineering is desirable for this role. We are hiring at all experience levels, including post-bachelors, masters, PhD, and beyond.

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].