Atom Computing
Senior Laser Engineer
$150K–$175K
Boulder, CO · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience using, maintaining, and independently developing optical, opto-mechanical, and/or laser systems.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.
About the job
Owns and develops precision laser and optical systems that support Atom Computing’s neutral-atom quantum computers.
What you'll do
- Align, tune, troubleshoot, characterize, and optimize laser and nonlinear optical systems for hardware builds and upgrades.
- Lead technical projects from requirements through completion and analyze optical test data to guide design and troubleshooting.
- Set documentation standards, review engineering work, and collaborate with physicists and hardware and software engineers.
What they ask for
- Demonstrated mastery in at least one laser or optics domain, supported by concrete project contributions.
- Track record of independently leading laser or optical projects from requirements through completion.
- Experience designing and modeling nonlinear optical or laser/amplifier systems.
- Strong data analysis and engineering documentation skills; excellent cross-functional communication.
Nice to have
- Experience mentoring or reviewing junior engineers.
- Proficiency with Python and Git; Zemax, Onshape, and/or SolidWorks/CAD.
Pay
USD 150,000–175,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
diode and fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, nonlinear optical systems, phase-locking, Python, Git, Zemax, Onshape
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