Atom Computing
Senior Optical Engineer
Boulder, CO · Senior
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$21,288 more — $171,288 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $171,288 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Engineers, All Other" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Engineers, All Other (17-2199) · Boulder, CO. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.
- We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!
- The base salary range for this position is between $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional partnerships with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities
- Create novel designs and specifications of optical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level
- Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed tolerance and stray light analysis
- Develop alignment procedures for optical designs
- Lead hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized optical designs
- 5-8+ years optical design experience
Requirements
- Proficiency with Zemax, FRED, or equivalent ray-tracing software
- Experience with Onshape, Solidworks, or equivalent 3D CAD design software
- Creative, critical thinking with ability to strategize and solve problems in a dynamic environment
- Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment
- Bachelor's degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field.
- Advanced degree a plus
- Experience in the design of high-numerical-aperture imaging systems
- Project management skills and the ability to lead technical initiatives independently.
- High attention-to-detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication, listening and people skills
Compensation
- The base salary range for this position is between $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience.
This listing is sourced directly from Atom Computing's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.