Senior Optical Engineer - Quantum Hardware (Equity)

QuEra Computing Inc.; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

QuEra Computing Inc. in Boston, MA, seeks a Senior Optical Engineer to join the QPU Hardware Engineering team.

The role is a senior-level full-time contributor responsible for designing optical systems across the full development lifecycle, from R&D to productization. You will work with physicists to architect subsystems, advance engineering practices, and translate scientific advances into deployable neutral atom quantum computer components, requiring deep optics expertise and hands-on lab

Formación

• B.S. in optics, optical engineering, applied physics, or closely related field (Ph.D. or M.S. preferred).
• 5-8 years work experience designing optical and opto-mechanical systems in an industry environment with enterprise practices.
• Excellent system-level design skills including Zemax and COMSOL and CAD design.
• Deep domain expertise in free-space optics, electronics, optical system characterization, and ultra-high vacuum.

Responsabilidades

• Architect optical systems, sub-systems, modules, and components to support neutral atom computers through full development lifecycle (R&D, productization, maintenance).
• Advance state-of-the-art engineering practices through independent research and problem-solving.
• Coordinate with R&D/science team to translate advances into next-generation products.
• Troubleshoot technical issues at headquarters and off-site installations (with local support team).

Conocimientos

Optical design

Zemax

COMSOL

CAD

Free-space optics

Lab testing

Electronics

System integration

Educación

B.S. in optics / optical engineering / applied physics (Ph.D. or M.S. preferred)

Herramientas

Zemax

COMSOL

CAD

Descripción del empleo

QuEra Computing Inc. in Boston, MA, seeks a Senior Optical Engineer to join the QPU Hardware Engineering team.

The role is a senior-level full-time contributor responsible for designing optical systems across the full development lifecycle, from R&D to productization. You will work with physicists to architect subsystems, advance engineering practices, and translate scientific advances into deployable neutral atom quantum computer components, requiring deep optics expertise and hands-on lab