QuEra Computing Inc. · 6 hours ago
Principal Optical Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $236K/yr
10+ years expQuEra Computing Inc. is seeking a Principal Optical Engineer to contribute as a senior individual contributor in developing neutral atom quantum computers. The role involves designing optical modules, leading interdisciplinary teams, and translating scientific advances into products.
ComputerConsumer ResearchQuantum Computing
Responsibilities
Optical module design and development
Work with physicists to understand requirements and architect optical systems, sub-systems, modules, and components to support QuEra’s neutral atom computers through the full development lifecycle (R&D, productization, maintenance, and beyond)
Technically lead an interdisciplinary team of engineers (optical, electronic, mechanical, etc.) through the product development process to take an optical module from early phase concept through to implementation and production
Advance state-of-the-art engineering practices at QuEra through independent research, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives
Coordinate closely with the R&D/science team to enable cutting-edge R&D and translate scientific advances into the next generation of products
Troubleshoot technical issues at company headquarters and off-site installations at customer locations (in coordination with local support team)
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in optics, optical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field
10-15 years non-academic work experience. Experience at an enterprise scale as well as startup preferred
Deep experience and knowledge of Free-space optics
Deep experience and knowledge of Lens design
Deep experience and knowledge of Fiber optics
Deep experience and knowledge of Lasers
Deep experience and knowledge of Optical system characterization and testing
Deep experience and knowledge of Opto-mechanics
Experience bringing complex optical systems from concept to production
Expertise with using Mechanical CAD software (e.g. Inventor, Solidworks), Product Data Management (PDM) software, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
Expertise with Optical simulation software (e.g. Zemax)
Preferred
Experience with quantum computing, especially neutral atom
Professional work experience in commercial product development and off-site product deployment at customer premises
Benefits
Equity grants for all new hires
Company
QuEra Computing Inc.
Located in Boston, QuEra Computing is a maker of advanced neutral-atoms based quantum computers, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the industry.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$247MKey Investors
Google Quantum AIRakuten
2025-02-11Series B· $230M
2024-10-15Corporate Round
2021-11-17Series Unknown· $17M
Leadership Team
Andy Ory
Acting CEO
Nathan Gemelke
Chief Technology Strategist
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