Senior Quantum Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Atom Computing, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401K matching

Disability insurance

FSA

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing seeks a Senior System Integration & Test Engineer to align the optical system of neutral-atom quantum computers. You will integrate subsystems, verify interfaces, and deliver alignment records to QE teams for atom-based testing.

Responsibilities include installing assemblies, aligning paths, measuring throughput, and ensuring safe laser practices. Collaboration with QE and Manufacturing Engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on integration of precision laser/optical/AMO systems with multiple subsystems.
• Experience establishing complete-system readiness from optical measurements and fault isolation.
• Collaborative work with experimental physicists on hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Install optical, laser-delivery, mechanical, and electronic assemblies and verify interfaces.
• Align optical paths and beam geometry across subsystems without atoms.
• Connect fibers and RF/control cabling while maintaining cleanliness.
• Measure optical throughput and alignment stability using diagnostics.
• Diagnose cross-subsystem alignment issues and implement approved fixes.
• Complete controls, safety, and readiness checks in the integration workflow.
• Record alignment data and handoff package details for QE review.
• Document installation sequences with QEs for repeat builds.
• Support hardware corrections during QE testing while preserving configuration.
• Improve integration instructions and alignment methods with Manufacturing Eng.

Skills

Hands-on optical alignment

Free-space alignment

Fiber coupling

Optical troubleshooting

RF/control interfaces

Laboratory scripting

Experimental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics/engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Optical power meters

Beam cameras

Diagnostics equipment

Interconnection interfaces

Job description

Atom Computing seeks a Senior System Integration & Test Engineer to align the optical system of neutral-atom quantum computers. You will integrate subsystems, verify interfaces, and deliver alignment records to QE teams for atom-based testing.

Responsibilities include installing assemblies, aligning paths, measuring throughput, and ensuring safe laser practices. Collaboration with QE and Manufacturing Engineering is essential.