Senior System Integration & Test Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

401K match

Disability insurance

FSA

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing, Inc. is seeking a Senior System Integration & Test Engineer to integrate verified subsystems and align the complete optical system of neutral-atom quantum computers. This hands-on role delivers alignment and configuration records to enable atom-based testing.

You will install optical, laser-delivery, mechanical, and electronic assemblies, align paths, measure throughput, and document results. Collaboration with QE, controls, and subsystem engineers is essential for readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in physics, optical, electrical, or mechanical engineering or equivalent integration experience.
• 5+ years hands-on integration and alignment of precision laser/optical/AMO systems.
• Experience establishing complete-system readiness from optical measurements and configuration records.
• Experience with AMO hardware and collaboration with experimental physicists is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install optical, laser-delivery, mechanical, and electronic assemblies; verify interfaces.
• Align optical paths between subsystems; establish beam geometry and polarization without atoms.
• Connect fibers and RF/control cabling; coordinate checks with specialists.
• Measure optical throughput, beam quality, and alignment stability; compare to criteria.
• Diagnose cross-subsystem alignment issues and apply approved corrections.
• Complete safety, controls, and readiness checks; maintain safe laser practices.
• Record alignment measurements and handoff data in the SI&T package.
• Work with QEs during integration to capture installation sequences and methods.
• Support hardware corrections during QE testing; QE retains validation and acceptance.
• Improve integration instructions and alignment methods with Manufacturing Engineering.

Skills

Free-space alignment

Fiber coupling

Polarization control

Optical troubleshooting

RF interfaces

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics/optical/electrical/mechanical engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Beam cameras

Optical power meters

Job description

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.

We are seeking a Senior System Integration & Test Engineer to integrate verified subsystems and align the complete optical system of neutral-atom quantum computers. This hands‑on role performs system‑level checkout without atoms, delivering the alignment and configuration records Quantum Engineers (QEs) need to begin atom‑based testing.

Responsibilities

• Install released optical, laser-delivery, mechanical, and electronic assemblies; verify mounting, connections, and interfaces against the approved system configuration
• Align optical paths between subsystems, including beam-delivery and imaging interfaces; establish specified beam geometry, polarization, and coupling without atoms
• Connect fibers and radio-frequency (RF)/control cabling while preserving cleanliness and mechanical stability; coordinate laser-delivery and control‑channel checks with specialists
• Measure system optical throughput, beam quality, and alignment stability using approved diagnostics and metrology; compare results against QE‑approved handoff criteria
• Diagnose cross‑subsystem alignment and interface problems with laser, controls, and subsystem engineers; isolate the cause and implement only approved corrections
• Complete assigned controls, safety, and readiness checks; maintain safe laser‑laboratory practices throughout integration
• Record alignment measurements, system configuration, completed work, and open issues in the SI&T handoff package
• Work alongside QEs during first‑of‑a‑kind integration to capture installation sequences, alignment references, and diagnostic methods for repeat builds
• Support hardware corrections during QE testing while preserving the approved configuration; QEs retain circuit validation and technical acceptance
• Improve integration instructions and alignment methods alongside Manufacturing Engineering

Experience & Education

• Bachelors in physics, optical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent integration experience; MS preferred
• 5+ years of hands‑on integration and alignment of precision laser, optical, or atomic‑physics systems involving multiple interacting subsystems
• Experience establishing complete-system readiness from optical measurements, interface checkout, fault isolation, and controlled configuration records
• Experience integrating quantum‑computing or atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) laboratory hardware preferred, including collaboration with experimental physicists

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on free‑space alignment, fiber coupling, polarization control, and end‑to‑end optical troubleshooting skills
• Working understanding of neutral‑atom hardware functions such as trapping, optical addressing, and imaging, and their implications for system alignment
• Ability to interpret optical layouts, mechanical references, electrical connections, and interface‑control documentation across subsystem boundaries
• Experience with optical power meters, beam cameras, and related diagnostics; familiarity with RF/control interfaces and laboratory scripting preferred
• Precise alignment and checkout records, safe laser‑laboratory practices, and clear communication with quantum physicists and specialist integration engineers

Benefits & Perks

• fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents.
• unlimited paid time off.
• 401K company matching.
• short‑and‑long‑term disability.
• FSA.
• dependent care benefits.
• life insurance.
• drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

The base salary range for this position is between $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.