QuEra Computing
Laser Systems Engineer
$128K–$208K
Boston, MA, USA +1 · Full-time · Posted May 17, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA, USA
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Education
- B.S. or M.S. in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered. Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is strongly preferred for R&D-focused roles.
About the job
Design, integrate, deploy, and sustain laser systems and fleet-level infrastructure that power QuEra’s neutral-atom quantum processors.
What you'll do
- Develop and evaluate modular, serviceable laser systems and emerging laser technologies.
- Integrate, install, commission, ship, and validate laser systems; support stabilization, uptime, troubleshooting, and fiber alignment.
- Improve fleet-scale laser management through automation, collaborate across teams, and deliver roadmaps and engineering documentation.
What they ask for
- Experience with laser systems, optical subsystems, or opto-mechanical integration in a precision or scientific instrumentation context.
- Strong experimental and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, with clear written and verbal communication.
Nice to have
- Expertise in nonlinear optics, frequency conversion, or high-power photonic systems; experience with vibration isolation, thermal management, or precision-platform integration.
- Vendor co-development experience; background in quantum computing, advanced photonics, scientific instrumentation, AMO experiments, or quantum systems.
Pay
$128,000 - $208,000 (base salary)
Tools
servo loop design, AI-powered control agents, LLM-assisted workflows
AI focus
Contribute to automation approaches using AI-powered control agents and LLM-assisted workflows, including autonomous laser locking and heterogeneous hardware orchestration.
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