Quantum Optical Engineer: Neutral-Atom Platforms

Infleqtion; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible Savings Account

Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Student Loan Repayment

Equity Package

Job summary

Infleqtion in Boulder, CO seeks an Optical Engineer to design, build, and validate complex optical subsystems for neutral-atom quantum computing platforms. This role emphasizes hands-on lab work and close collaboration with physicists and cross-disciplinary teams.

You will model optical performance in Zemax, perform alignment and testing, and document procedures while supporting workflow improvements. A strong experimental mindset and willingness to learn SolidWorks are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering, physics, or related field.
• Hands-on optical alignment and laboratory measurements.
• Familiarity with Zemax (OpticStudio) for optical design.

Responsibilities

• Designing and aligning optical subsystems for neutral-atom experiments and hardware platforms.
• Developing and maintaining high-fidelity optical models using Zemax, including tolerance analysis.
• Performing optical assembly, alignment, testing, troubleshooting, and characterization of complex multi-channel systems.
• Collaborating with physicists and engineers to integrate optical systems into experimental platforms.
• Documenting designs, test results, and procedures.
• Supporting improvements to optical design workflows and documentation.

Skills

Optical alignment

Laboratory measurements

Experimental rigor

Documentation

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering, physics, or related field

Tools

Zemax (OpticStudio)

SolidWorks

Job description

Infleqtion in Boulder, CO seeks an Optical Engineer to design, build, and validate complex optical subsystems for neutral-atom quantum computing platforms. This role emphasizes hands-on lab work and close collaboration with physicists and cross-disciplinary teams.

You will model optical performance in Zemax, perform alignment and testing, and document procedures while supporting workflow improvements. A strong experimental mindset and willingness to learn SolidWorks are valued.