Atom Computing
Principal Optical Engineer
Boulder, CO · Principal
Sponsorship not specified$160k-$185kDetected 14 days ago
SolidWorksLeadershipFiber Optics
About the role
- Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.
- This position reports directly to the VP, Optical Engineering and requires being on-site at our Boulder, CO facility 4-5 days per week.
Requirements
- Experience with high-power lasers and optical design toward high-power systems.
- Creative, critical thinker with ability to strategize and solve complex problems in a dynamic environment
- Deep expertise and demonstrated leadership in the design of high-numerical-aperture imaging systems and complex laser distribution networks
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork
Nice to have
- We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!
- Bachelor's degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field.
- Advanced degree a plus
- 7+ years of hands-on optics assembly experience in a laboratory environment
- Experience bringing a complex optical system from conception to productization
- Proven track record of driving complex technical initiatives from conception through deployment, and the ability to mentor and scale the engineering team's capabilities
- Proficiency with Zemax, FRED, or equivalent ray-tracing software
- Experience with structural-thermal-optical-performance (STOP) analysis
Compensation
- The base salary range for this position is between $160,000-185,000, commensurate with experience.
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