Principal Quantum Systems Integration & Test Lead

Atomcomputing; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Unlimited PTO

401K matching

Catered team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing is seeking a Principal System Integration & Test Lead to drive end-to-end integration of neutral-atom quantum computers, coordinating optics, vacuum interfaces, RF controls, timing, and software.

You will collaborate with Quantum Engineers and Systems Engineering to define readiness criteria, establish repeatable integration sequences, mentor engineers, and ensure safe, reliable atom-based verification.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or closely related discipline, or comparable professional experience.
• 10+ years in experimental AMO physics, quantum hardware, or precision laser-system integration.
• 3+ years providing technical leadership on multidisciplinary teams, with responsibility for integration readiness and lab execution.
• Strong understanding of neutral-atom quantum computers, including atom trapping, optical addressing, coherent control, readout.

Responsibilities

• Own whole-system integration across optics, laser delivery, vacuum interfaces, RF controls, timing, and instrument software for neutral-atom quantum computers.
• Define hardware-readiness checks and handoff criteria with QEs and Systems Engineering.
• Work with QEs on first-of-a-kind systems to establish repeatable integration sequences, alignment methods, diagnostics, and recovery procedures.
• Perform system-level optical alignment, laser-delivery checks, controls checkout, and safety checks before atom-based verification starts.
• Mentor and train integration engineers and technicians; define qualification path for new team members; advise on staffing and instrument sharing.
• Lead cross-subsystem troubleshooting with laser, controls, subsystem, and QE specialists to resolve hardware and interface problems.
• Support hardware corrections during QE testing and shorten repeat-build cycle time with Manufacturing Engineering.

Skills

AMO physics

Technical leadership

Laboratory automation

Diagnostics interpretation

Education

PhD in physics

Tools

Laser systems

Vacuum chambers

RF controls hardware

Job description

Atom Computing is seeking a Principal System Integration & Test Lead to drive end-to-end integration of neutral-atom quantum computers, coordinating optics, vacuum interfaces, RF controls, timing, and software.

You will collaborate with Quantum Engineers and Systems Engineering to define readiness criteria, establish repeatable integration sequences, mentor engineers, and ensure safe, reliable atom-based verification.