QuEra Computing
Principal Optical Engineer
$180K–$220K
Boston, MA, USA +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Jul 21, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA, USA
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- 10–15 years of non-academic work experience; enterprise-scale experience required, with startup experience preferred.
- Education
- Master's degree in optics, optical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field.
About the job
Leads the design and development of optical systems and modules for neutral atom quantum computers, guiding products from early concepts through production and deployment.
What you'll do
- Architect optical systems, sub-systems, modules, and components across the development lifecycle.
- Technically lead interdisciplinary engineering teams from concept through implementation and production.
- Coordinate with R&D and troubleshoot technical issues at headquarters and customer installations.
What they ask for
- Master's degree in optics, optical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field.
- Deep knowledge of free-space optics, lens design, fiber optics, lasers, optical system characterization and testing, and opto-mechanics.
- Experience taking complex optical systems from concept to production.
- Expertise with Mechanical CAD, PDM and PLM software, and optical simulation software.
Nice to have
- Experience with quantum computing, especially neutral atom.
- Commercial product development and off-site product deployment at customer premises.
Pay
$180,000 - $220,000 USD base salary
Tools
Inventor, Solidworks, Zemax
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