20h ago

Senior Optical Engineer

Boulder, CO

$145k-$195k / yearest.

full-timesenior

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll lead the design of optical subsystems for neutral atom quantum computers, driving assembly and precision alignment. Your work will directly impact breakthrough computational performance. This role offers a chance to contribute to cutting-edge quantum technology in a collaborative team environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Design optical subsystems for laser distribution and high-NA imaging
  • Perform tolerance and stray light analysis on optical designs
  • Develop alignment procedures and lead hands-on assembly
  • Characterize performance of optical subsystems

📋 Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field
  • 5-8+ years of optical design experience
  • 4+ years of hands-on optics assembly experience in a laboratory environment
  • Proficiency with Zemax or equivalent ray-tracing software

✨ Nice to Have

  • Advanced degree in Optical Sciences or Engineering
  • Experience with Onshape, Solidworks, or equivalent 3D CAD software
  • Project management skills

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
  3. 3Onsite Interview· Full day
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