Senior Optical Engineer — Quantum Optics & Alignment

Atom Computing, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision

Unlimited PTO

401K company matching

Disability and life insurance

Daily meals, drinks and snacks

Job summary

Atom Computing, Inc. is seeking an Optical Engineer to lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems and build fixtures for precision alignment at our Boulder, CO facility. You will work closely with engineers to advance quantum hardware and ensure robust optical performance.

The role requires on-site work five days a week and involves collaboration across science and engineering teams, with opportunities for growth and impact in cutting-edge quantum computing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Sciences or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 3+ years optical design experience.
• 2+ years hands-on optics assembly experience in a lab.

Responsibilities

• Partner with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in laser distribution, high-NA microscope imaging, and optical cavities.
• Analyze and make recommendations to balance competing requirements.
• Create designs and specifications from component level to system level.
• Evaluate design solutions with detailed tolerance and stray light analysis.
• Develop alignment procedures for optical designs.
• Assist in hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized designs.
• Characterize the performance of optical subsystems.
• Capable of lifting and moving objects up to 25 pounds.

Skills

Fourier Optics

Telecentric imaging

High-NA imaging

System design

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Sciences

Tools

Zemax

FRED

Onshape

SolidWorks

Job description

Atom Computing, Inc. is seeking an Optical Engineer to lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems and build fixtures for precision alignment at our Boulder, CO facility. You will work closely with engineers to advance quantum hardware and ensure robust optical performance.

The role requires on-site work five days a week and involves collaboration across science and engineering teams, with opportunities for growth and impact in cutting-edge quantum computing.