Infleqtion
Opto-mechanical Engineer (Quantum Computing)
$130K–$155K
Boulder, Colorado +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 20, 2026
- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
Louisville, Colorado - Education
- Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Any offer may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.
About the job
Design and characterize precision opto-mechanical subsystems for scalable quantum computing hardware, collaborating with physicists and engineering teams in a laboratory environment.
What you'll do
- Design opto-mechanical components and assemblies for lasers, optics, vacuum-integrated components, sensors, and related hardware.
- Run simulations and experiments to assess optical stability, drift, noise, tolerances, thermal behavior, stiffness, and vibration sensitivity.
- Support subsystem assembly, root-cause investigations, and the transition from research configurations to scalable, maintainable hardware.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with optical alignment and laboratory work.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks for component design.
- Strong experimental rigor and documentation habits.
Nice to have
- Desire to learn basic Zemax (OpticsStudio).
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for opto-mechanical setups and lasers.
Pay
USD 130,000 to USD 155,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, Zemax (OpticsStudio), finite element analysis (FEA), lasers, optics, vacuum-integrated components, DMDs, SLMs
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