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  • Atomcomputing
  • Boulder, CO
  • Full-Time
  • 10 days ago
  • $120,000–$150,000
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Optical Engineer.

Hardware & Semiconductor Engineering Full-Time
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  • The Role:This role is for an optical engineer developing opto-mechanical subsystems for quantum computers using optically trapped neutral atoms.
  • The Person:The person will design optical subsystems, analyse design trade-offs, create specifications, perform tolerance and stray light analysis, develop alignment procedures, and help assemble, align, and characterise optical designs.
  • Requirements:The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field, 3+ years optical design experience, 2+ years of hands-on optics assembly experience, and experience with Fourier Optics, Zemax, FRED, and Onshape or Solidworks.

About the role

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.
 
Atom Computing is seeking an Optical Engineer to help lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems and to help build them out and develop fixtures and processes for their precision alignment and assembly. 

This position reports to the Optical Engineering Manager and requires on-site work at our Boulder, CO facility five days per week.

 

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.
 
Atom Computing is seeking an Optical Engineer to help lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems and to help build them out and develop fixtures and processes for their precision alignment and assembly. 

This position reports to the Optical Engineering Manager and requires on-site work at our Boulder, CO facility five days per week.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Partner with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities
  • Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team for balancing competing requirements
  • Create novel designs and specifications of optical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level
  • Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed tolerance and stray light analysis
  • Develop alignment procedures for optical designs
  • Assist in hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized optical designs
  • Characterize the performance of optical subsystems
  • Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.

    • Experience & Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field. Advanced degree a plus
  • 3+ years optical design experience
  • 2+ years of hands-on optics assembly experience in a laboratory environment

    • Qualifications

  • Experience with Fourier Optics, flat field relay optical systems, and telecentric imaging
  • Experience in the design of high-numerical-aperture imaging systems
  • Experience with Zemax, FRED, or equivalent ray-tracing software
  • Experience with Onshape, Solidworks, or equivalent 3D CAD design software
  • High attention-to-detail and accuracy
  • Creative, critical thinking with ability to strategize and solve problems in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment
  • Excellent communication, listening and people skills
    • 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 $120,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company. 
    Published September 24, 2026
    Location Boulder, CO
    Category Hardware & Semiconductor Engineering  
    Job Type Full-Time  

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