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Senior Laser Engineer
Atom Computing · Boulder, CO · Posted 37 days ago
Own the precision laser and optical systems powering quantum computers, independently leading complex projects from design through optimization.
As a Senior Laser Engineer, you'll independently own the precision laser and optical systems — diode and fiber lasers, nonlinear optical frequency conversion — that keep our quantum computers running reliably. You'll bring deep expertise in one or more laser/optics domains to our hardest technical problems, set the bar for documentation and technical rigor, and partner closely with physicists, hardware, and software engineers as we scale.
Job Responsibilities
- Own alignment, tuning, and troubleshooting of laser and optical systems — diode and fiber lasers/amplifiers, nonlinear optical systems — with minimal supervision
- Design, characterize, phase-lock, and optimize laser and nonlinear optical systems for new hardware builds and upgrades
- Lead technical projects end-to-end: gather requirements, build action plans, and drive prioritization and schedule
- Analyze optical test data — plotting, fitting, interpreting — to guide design and troubleshooting decisions
- Set the documentation and technical-writing standard for the team, and review the work of other engineers
- Partner with experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers, and report progress to the Laser Engineering Manager
Experience & Education
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus
- 5+ years of experience using, maintaining, and independently developing optical, opto-mechanical, and/or laser systems
Required Qualifications
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