Sr. System Integration & Test Engineer

Atom Computing, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401K matching

Disability insurance

FSA

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Drinks, snacks, catered 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 system-level checkout and prepares alignment records for atom-based testing. You will install assemblies, align optical paths, connect cabling, measure throughput and beam quality, diagnose cross-subsystem issues, and maintain precise configuration records for QE handoff and startup

Qualifications

• Hands-on integration of precision laser/optical/AMO systems.
• Experience establishing complete-system readiness from measurements and records.
• Strong ability to document configurations and handoff criteria.

Responsibilities

• Install optical, laser-delivery, mechanical, and electronic assemblies; verify interfaces.
• Align optical paths and establish beam geometry without atoms.
• Connect cabling while preserving cleanliness and stability; coordinate checks.
• Measure throughput and beam quality; compare to criteria.
• Diagnose cross-subsystem issues and apply approved corrections.
• Complete safety and readiness checks; maintain laser-lab practices.
• Record alignment measurements and handoff package details.
• Collaborate with QEs to capture installation sequences for repeat builds.
• Support hardware corrections during QE testing; preserve configuration.
• Improve integration instructions and alignment methods with Manufacturing Engineering.

Skills

Free-space alignment

Fiber coupling

Polarization control

Optical troubleshooting

System integration

Laser safety

Optical metrology

Documentation

Education

Bachelors in physics / optical engineering / EE / ME

MS preferred

Tools

Beam cameras

Diagnostics equipment

RF/control interfaces

Laboratory scripting

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

Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

The base salary range for this position is between $170,000 - $200,000, 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.