# Optical Engineer - Lens Designer at Atom Computing

- Company: Atom Computing
- What the company does: Atom Computing develops gate-based quantum computers that use arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms as qubits. Backed by Innovation Endeavors.
- Company website: https://atom-computing.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Boulder, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $175K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/atomcomputing/55636c93-b673-4161-bedd-37ee529549da?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/atom-computing-optical-engineer-lens-designer/

## About the role

Design, build, and test lens assemblies and systems for fiber collimation, laser delivery, imaging systems. Research and develop novel lens and mirror systems for laser delivery and imaging systems. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Optical Sciences or Optical Engineering, advanced degree a plus
- 5+ years optical design experience
- 2+ years of hands-on optics assembly experience in a laboratory environment
- Experience with Fourier Optics, flat field relay optical systems, and telecentric imaging
- Experience in the design of high-numerical-aperture imaging systems
- Experience with Zemax, FRED, or equivalent ray-tracing software

Tags: Optical Engineering

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