Seeking a Laser Engineer to enhance laser systems for quantum computing, requiring project management, technical expertise, and collaboration with scientists and engineers.
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
- Bachelor’s in Physics, Optics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 2+ 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.
- Hands on experience aligning optical elements in accordance with documented design.
- Experience 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, 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 $110,000 - $135,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.
Top Skills
Git
Lasers
Onshape
Optics
Python
Solidworks
Zemax
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