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QuEra Computing, Inc.

Optical Engineer

Boston, MA

$130K - $170K/yr

Optical Engineer The Hardware Engineering Group at QuEra Computing is seeking strong candidates for ... help translate scientific advances into the next generation of products. * Assist with ...

QuEra Computing, Inc.

Optical Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

Optical Engineer The Hardware Engineering Group at QuEra Computing is seeking strong candidates for ... help translate scientific advances into the next generation of products. * Assist with ...

Corning

Optical Coating Engineer

Fairport, NY · On-site

Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical ... results. * Assist Program Management to estimate costs, labor hours, and manage overall coating ...

Atom Computing

Principal Optical Engineer

Boulder, CO

$160K - $185K/yr

Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

Atom Computing

Principal Optical Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$160K - $185K/yr

Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

Atom Computing

Principal Optical Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$160K - $185K/yr

Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

KLA Corporation

Optics Research Scientist

Milpitas, CA

$136K - $231K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with ... Support modeling and analysis of advanced wafer-inspection optical systems * Assist in the design ...

KLA Corporation

Optics Research Scientist

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$136K - $231K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with ... Support modeling and analysis of advanced wafer-inspection optical systems * Assist in the design ...

Orbotech

Optics Research Scientist

Milpitas, CA

$136K - $231K/yr

Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with ... Support modeling and analysis of advanced wafer-inspection optical systems * Assist in the design ...

Optikos, LLC.

Optical Engineer

Wakefield, MA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

... * Assist in the design, modeling, and analysis of optical systems using software such as Zemax ... We develop innovative products in the life sciences, aerospace and defense, industrial, and ...

Optikos

Optical Engineer

Wakefield, MA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

... * Assist in the design, modeling, and analysis of optical systems using software such as Zemax ... We develop innovative products in the life sciences, aerospace and defense, industrial, and ...

Optikos Corporation

Optical Engineer

Wakefield, MA · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

... * Assist in the design, modeling, and analysis of optical systems using software such as Zemax ... We develop innovative products in the life sciences, aerospace and defense, industrial, and ...

KBR

Optical Technician

Greenbelt, MD

$62K - $93K/yr

... scientific missions. Key Responsibilities * Perform optical integration, alignment, testing ... * Assist with assembly, inspection, cleaning, bonding, and handling of precision optical components

KBR, Inc.

Optical Technician

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$62K - $93K/yr

... scientific missions. Key Responsibilities * Perform optical integration, alignment, testing ... * Assist with assembly, inspection, cleaning, bonding, and handling of precision optical components

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Optical Engineer

QuEra Computing, Inc.

Boston, MA

$130K - $170K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Optical Engineer

The Hardware Engineering Group at QuEra Computing is seeking strong candidates for an Optical Engineer to serve as an individual contributor to the company's mission of building state-of-the-art, manufacturable, and deployable neutral atom quantum computers. The Hardware Engineering Group plays a crucial role in accelerating the company's technology leadership and translating the company's scientific breakthroughs into products delivered to customers. To accomplish this mission, we are looking to hire a candidate with an undergraduate or graduate-level education in optics, optical engineering, or applied physics, paired with hands-on experience designing, building, and testing optical systems. The ideal candidate will combine a solid fundamental understanding of optics with strong laboratory skills and a desire to grow as an engineer within an enterprise engineering environment.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior engineers and physicists to design, build, and test optical sub-systems, modules, and components supporting QuEra's neutral atom computers through the full development lifecycle (R&D, productization, maintenance, and beyond).
  • Execute hands-on laboratory work-assembly, alignment, cleaning, and characterization of optical systems-and contribute to engineering documentation, design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate with the R&D/science team to support cutting-edge R&D and help translate scientific advances into the next generation of products.
  • Assist with troubleshooting technical issues at company headquarters and, as needed, support off-site installations at customer locations (in coordination with the local support team).

Qualifications

  • B.S. in optics, optical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field (M.S. preferred).
  • 2-5 years work experience designing, building, or testing optical and opto-mechanical systems in a non-academic (industry, national lab, FFRDC or similar) environment with enterprise engineering practices.
  • Strong system-level design skills including Zemax simulation skills and CAD design skills (e.g. Inventor, Solidworks)
  • Working knowledge in several of the areas of
    • Free-space optics
    • Fiber optics
    • Modulators
    • Electro-optics
    • Lasers
    • Optical system characterization and testing
  • Strong hands-on laboratory skills (e.g. assembly, alignment, cleaning, testing)
  • Experience contributing to the design of scientific instruments and apparatuses, or to bringing optical systems from concept to production.
  • Excellent attention to detail, communication, and documentation skills

We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly.  We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience.  In addition to our base salary offerings ($130,000-$170,000), we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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