Atom Computing

Senior Optical Engineer

Boulder, CO · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$175kDetected 28 days ago

Project ManagementSolidWorksCommunicationCritical Thinking

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.

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

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

The base salary range for this position is between $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience.

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