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Optical Engineer

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Pasadena, CA, USA
200K-350K Annually
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Pasadena, CA, USA
200K-350K Annually
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Design, implement, build, and operate complex optical systems for fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. Collaborate across lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics, software, and processor design within a quantum hardware team. Strong optical or laser engineering experience is desirable, and candidates at all experience levels are considered.
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Oratomic is on a mission to build the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer.

We are actively hiring optical engineers to take part in designing, building, and operating fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will work in a tight-knit team, working across hardware (lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics), software, processor design, and whatever else is required to build the working quantum computer. This role will focus on design and implementation of complex optical systems key to building the working quantum computer, integrated within the quantum hardware team. A strong background in optical engineering, laser engineering, or comparable skillsets, is desirable for this role. We are hiring at all experience levels.

Requirements:

  • Wants to build a quantum computer

  • Works well in a highly collaborative team environment

Compensation:

  • $200,000-$350,000/year depending on experience

  • Benefits (health and dental coverage, 401K, unlimited PTO, paid family leave, visa sponsorship)

  • Equity

Work location: Onsite in Pasadena, CA

Oratomic is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact [email protected].

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