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Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.\nAtom Computing is seeking an Optical Engineer to help lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems and to help build them out and develop fixtures and processes for their precision alignment and assembly.\n\nJob Responsibilities\nPartner with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities\nAnalyze and make recommendations to the engineering team for balancing competing requirements\nCreate novel designs and specifications of optical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level\nEvaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed tolerance and stray light analysis\nDevelop alignment procedures for optical designs\nAssist in hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized optical designs\nCharacterize the performance of optical subsystems\nCapable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.\nExperience & Education\nBachelor’s degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field. Advanced degree a plus\n3-5+ years optical design experience\n2+ years of hands-on optics assembly experience in a laboratory environment\nQualifications\nExperience with Fourier Optics, flat field relay optical systems, and telecentric imaging\nExperience in the design of high-numerical-aperture imaging systems\nExperience with Zemax, FRED, or equivalent ray-tracing software\nExperience with Onshape, Solidworks, or equivalent 3D CAD design software\nHigh attention-to-detail and accuracy\nCreative, critical thinking with ability to strategize and solve problems in a dynamic environment\nAbility to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment\nExcellent communication, listening and people skills\nAtom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical,\ndental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!\nThe base salary range for this position is between $120,000 - $145,000, commensurate with experience. 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Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.\nAtom Computing is seeking an Optical Engineer to help lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems and to help build them out and develop fixtures and processes for their precision alignment and assembly.\n\nJob Responsibilities\nPartner with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities\nAnalyze and make recommendations to the engineering team for balancing competing requirements\nCreate novel designs and specifications of optical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level\nEvaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed tolerance and stray light analysis\nDevelop alignment procedures for optical designs\nAssist in hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized optical designs\nCharacterize the performance of optical subsystems\nCapable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.\nExperience & Education\nBachelor’s degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field. 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