Quantum Hardware Technician: PCB & Optics, Growth & Equity

Elevate Quantum; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Stock options

Relocation allowance

Weekly lunches

Gym membership

Job summary

Mesa Quantum Systems is seeking a hands-on Hardware Technician in Boulder to support assembly, testing, and characterization of quantum sensor systems and subassemblies. You will work with engineering and physics teams to assemble PCBs and opto-mechanical systems, run measurements, troubleshoot issues, and help turn prototypes into repeatable builds.

This is not a maintenance role; you will actively build new systems, improve processes, and tighten how hardware comes together while maintaining

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on hardware assembly or electronics technician experience.
• Experience with PCB assembly and rework, including fine-pitch soldering.
• Experience running measurements with optical or atomic systems.
• Experience characterizing optoelectronic devices.
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment: oscilloscope, power supply, multimeter.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical build/test approach.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and rework PCBs, cables, and electromechanical subassemblies
• Perform optical alignment of components including lasers, optics, and fiber assemblies
• Set up and run measurements for electrical, optical, and system-level testing
• Support characterization of devices and subsystems
• Troubleshoot hardware issues in collaboration with engineers and physicists
• Maintain organized build procedures, test protocols, and basic documentation
• Help improve assembly workflows to make builds more repeatable and reliable
• Maintain lab equipment and help keep the bench and build area clean and functional

Skills

Hardware assembly

PCB assembly & rework

Optical alignment

Measurement techniques

Documentation & procedures

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Multimeters

Fine-pitch soldering

Test equipment

Job description

Mesa Quantum Systems is seeking a hands-on Hardware Technician in Boulder to support assembly, testing, and characterization of quantum sensor systems and subassemblies. You will work with engineering and physics teams to assemble PCBs and opto-mechanical systems, run measurements, troubleshoot issues, and help turn prototypes into repeatable builds.

This is not a maintenance role; you will actively build new systems, improve processes, and tighten how hardware comes together while maintaining