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120K-155K Annually
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120K-155K Annually

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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 Laser Engineer to help us manage and scale up our laser systems for our quantum computers, increasing reliability and performance.

Job Requirements

  • Provide technical expertise to laser and optical projects with the goal of maximizing performance and robustness
  • Gather project requirements, turn them into action plans, and ensure the team completes tasking on-time with proper prioritization

Experience & Education

  • PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical, opto-mechanical and/or laser systems

Qualifications

  • Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing, early stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and has a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers.
  • Expertise with current state-of-the-art lasers/amplifiers (e.g. diode and fiber-based) and nonlinear optical materials, and experience with the characterization, phase-locking, and optimization of laser and nonlinear optical systems in addition to design and modeling experience of nonlinear optical and laser/amplifier systems.
  • Experience with data analysis (taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting and interpreting relevant data from optical testing experiments)
  • Experience with engineering change documentation; ability to work from assembly drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, sketches and other written, visual and oral instructions
  • Definite pluses: Familiarity with Python and Git software version control.  Zemax, Onshape, and/or Solidworks/CAD for designing optical and optomechanical systems

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, we offer 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 salary range for this position is between $120,000 - $155,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and incentive stock options for equity in the company.

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