Quantum Laser Systems Engineer

Atom Computing, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atom Computing, Inc. in Boulder, CO, is seeking an experimental laser engineer to align, tune, and troubleshoot optical and laser systems integral to our quantum computing hardware.

You will characterize and optimize phase-locking and nonlinear optical components while modeling systems for upgrades and new builds. You will collaborate with physicists, hardware and software engineers to maximize performance, analyze optical test data, and document changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with optical, opto-mechanical, or laser systems.

Responsibilities

• Align, tune, and troubleshoot optical and laser systems to keep quantum hardware running reliably.
• Characterize, phase-lock, and optimize laser and nonlinear optical systems for performance.
• Design and model nonlinear optical and laser/amplifier systems for new hardware builds and upgrades.
• Provide technical expertise to laser and optical projects to maximize performance and robustness.
• Take, plot, analyze, fit, and interpret data from optical testing experiments to guide design decisions.
• Gather project requirements from stakeholders and keep the team on schedule with prioritization.
• Create and maintain engineering change documentation from drawings and diagrams.
• Collaborate daily with experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers to integrate laser systems.
• Report progress and technical findings to the Laser Engineering Manager and contribute to the team's roadmap.

Skills

Laser alignment

Optical testing

Phase-locking

Nonlinear optics

Data analysis

Experimentation

Hardware integration

Technical documentation

Cross-team collaboration

Python

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, or Engineering

Tools

Zemax

CAD (Onshape/SolidWorks)

LabVIEW

Job description

Atom Computing, Inc. in Boulder, CO, is seeking an experimental laser engineer to align, tune, and troubleshoot optical and laser systems integral to our quantum computing hardware.

You will characterize and optimize phase-locking and nonlinear optical components while modeling systems for upgrades and new builds. You will collaborate with physicists, hardware and software engineers to maximize performance, analyze optical test data, and document changes.