QuEra Computing

Laser Systems Specialist

Boston, MA, USA

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$140kDetected 23 days ago

JiraConfluenceLogisticsSolidWorks

About the role

Summary Laser Systems is QuEra's horizontal laser infrastructure program, owning the full lifecycle of laser systems - from source to QPU optical interface - across all machine generations and global sites.
We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly.
In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

Execute assembly work in both "cold" and "hot" status: cold assembly covers passive optical builds (mounts, beam routing, fiber connections) without live laser power
support alignment and system verification in both powered-down and live-laser conditions
Execute small-batch prototype builds with fast turnaround, handling components that are too small in volume or too time-sensitive for contract manufacturing
Document all build steps, component configurations, and revisions in internal systems (Confluence, JIRA)
Execute assembly work in both "cold" and "hot" status: cold assembly covers passive optical builds (mounts, beam routing, fiber connections) without live laser power; hot assembly involves working on or near optically charged systems, requiring heightened safety awareness, beam hazard discipline, and close coordination with Laser Systems Engineers
Install and integrate laser subsystems across platforms: optical tables, rack-mounted enclosures, and custom integration hardware; support alignment and system verification in both powered-down and live-laser conditions
packaging for vibration and humidity sensitivity, export compliance support (ITAR/EAR documentation), and coordination with logistics and receiving teams to ensure systems arrive integration-ready
Rigorous documentation habits - build steps, serial numbers, and configuration states recorded as a matter of course
Experience in a prototype or R&D build environment (university lab, national lab, or early-stage company)

Demonstrated experience assembling and aligning free-space optical systems (mirrors, lenses, beam splitters, waveplates, AOMs/EOMs, or similar)
Advanced PM fiber splicing expertise: fusion splicing, PM axis alignment, loss measurement, and splicer qualification
Broader fiber-optic proficiency: connectorization, FC/APC/PC polishing, fiber routing, and power measurement
Ability to work from engineering drawings, optical layouts, and assembly procedures independently
Comfort with opto-mechanical hardware across form factors: optical breadboards, cage systems, and rack-mounted enclosures
S., B.S., or equivalent hands-on technical training in optics, photonics, precision assembly, or a related field

Background in a laser lab, photonics manufacturing, or precision optical assembly environment
PM splicing experience extending into active fiber signal chains (amplifier seed delivery, pre-amplifier interconnects)
Laser safety discipline for hot assembly work: comfort operating near live high-power beams, familiarity with interlocked enclosures, beam dump practices, and Class 3B/4 laser handling procedures
Ability to read optical and mechanical CAD drawings (Zemax, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
Exposure to laser characterization equipment: power meters, beam profilers, optical spectrum analyzers
We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience.
QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly.

Apply advanced PM fiber splicing techniques - fusion splicing with PM axis alignment, loss verification, and end-face qualification - as part of permanent low-loss signal chain construction

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