QuEra Computing
Laser Safety Engineer
$140K–$180K
Boston, MA, USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 3, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA, USA
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- Hands-on experience with Class 3B and Class 4 laser systems is required; no number of years specified.
- Education
- B.S. or M.S. in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
About the job
Owns laser safety by design across QuEra’s laser systems, from architecture and development through deployment and operations at international sites.
What you'll do
- Review beam paths and specify layered protections, including containment, optics, stray-light detection, and fiber safety.
- Design and retrofit interlocks and access controls; define hazard analyses, controlled areas, and acceptance criteria.
- Conduct hazard surveys and incident reviews, maintain safety standards, and coordinate safety practices across sites.
What they ask for
- Hands-on experience with Class 3B and Class 4 laser systems, including high-power sources.
- Experience building and using laser safety engineering on real hardware, such as containment, interlocks, or hazard analysis.
- Working knowledge of ANSI Z136 or IEC 60825 and experience applying standards to non-standard configurations.
- Competence in optical power measurement, beam characterization, and stray-light assessment.
Nice to have
- Certified Laser Safety Officer or equivalent formal laser safety training.
- Experience with fiber amplifiers, frequency conversion, or free-space high-power delivery.
Pay
$140,000-$180,000 USD base salary
Tools
ANSI Z136, IEC, BS EN 60825, JIS C 6802
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