Atom Computing · 3 months ago
Laser Engineer
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expAtom Computing builds quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms. They are seeking a Laser Engineer to manage and scale up laser systems for quantum computers, focusing on increasing reliability and performance.
ComputerInformation TechnologyProduct Research
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Preferred
Familiarity with Python and Git software version control
Zemax, Onshape, and/or Solidworks/CAD for designing optical and optomechanical systems
Benefits
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
Company
Atom Computing
Atom Computing builds truly scalable quantum computers out of individual atoms.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$91.21MKey Investors
DARPAThird Point VenturesNational Science Foundation
2024-06-03Series Unknown· $10.24M
2023-01-31Grant
2022-03-23Series C
Leadership Team
Benjamin Bloom
CEO / CTO / Founder
Jesper Kamp
Regional Director Europe
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