QPU Build Co-Op – Optics & Data Analysis

QuEra Computing Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

QuEra Computing Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a mid-level Co-Op in Optics & Data Analysis within the QPU Manufacturing team. You will work hands-on in the lab to characterize optical systems for neutral-atom quantum computing and translate measurements into actionable feedback.

Responsibilities include optical measurements, data analysis with the Python stack, and system integration support to improve performance and reliability across the machine.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in physics, optics/photonics, engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on optics lab experience (alignment, beam characterization, lasers) required.
• Strong Python for data analysis (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Evidence of independent work.

Responsibilities

• Optical Measurements: design and run measurements to characterize optical components and systems.
• Data Analysis: analyze measurement data using Python stack and build reproducible tools.
• System Integration Support: collaborate to improve performance and reliability of subsystems.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Optics lab experience

Strong problem solving

Communication and teamwork

Independent work

Education

Physics/Optics/Engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Zemax

Job description

QPU Build Co-Op - Optics & Data Analysis at QuEra Computing, Boston, MA, USA. A mid-level full time position in the QPU Manufacturing team, listed under hardware engineering.

In this Co-Op/Internship you'll work at the intersection of optics, atomic physics, and data science. The QPU Build team designs and implements system-wide features of QuEra's neutral-atom quantum computer architecture. You'll work hands-on in the lab characterizing the optical systems that trap and control atoms and turn those measurements into insights that drive improvements across the machine. Along the way, you'll get a holistic view of how a quantum computer is designed and built at QuEra Computing Inc. Responsibilities Optical Measurements: Design and run measurements to characterize optical components and systems used in neutral-atom quantum computing, including lasers, beam-shaping optics, and atom-trapping setups. Assist with building, aligning, and troubleshooting optical setups in the lab. Data Analysis: Analyze measurement and experimental data using the Python scientific stack. Build tools and workflows that make results reproducible, and turn findings into clear, actionable feedback for the team. System Integration Support: Work with physicists and engineers to bring optical subsystems into the broader atomic physics pipeline and help identify ways to improve performance and reliability. Qualifications Pursuing or recently completed a degree in physics, optics/photonics, engineering, or a related field. Hands-on optics lab experience (e.g., alignment, beam characterization, working with lasers and optical components) is required. Strong Python programming skills for data analysis (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib). Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Strong evidence of independent work. A deep background in quantum physics isn't required, but a solid foundation in physics and mathematics. Preferred Qualifications Experience with holography, spatial light modulators, diffractive optics and/or metasurfaces. Experience with CAD design in Autodesk Inventor and/or optical design in Zemax. Exposure to a

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in physics, optics/photonics, engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on optics lab experience (e.g., alignment, beam characterization, working with lasers and optical components) is required.
• Strong Python programming skills for data analysis (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong evidence of independent work.
• A deep background in quantum physics isn't required, but a solid foundation in physics and mathematics.
• Experience with holography, spatial light modulators, diffractive optics and/or metasurfaces.

Nice to Have

• Experience with holography, spatial light modulators, diffractive optics and/or metasurfaces.
• Experience with CAD design in Autodesk Inventor and/or optical design in Zemax.
• Exposure to atomic physics or quantum computing experiments.