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Optical / Optomechanical Engineer

Oratomic · Pasadena · On-site

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About Oratomic

Oratomic is a Pasadena-based quantum computing company building fault-tolerant quantum computers with neutral atoms. Backed by General Catalyst, Index and Khosla.

About the role

We are actively hiring optical and optomechanical 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.

What they're looking for

  • Wants to build a quantum computer
  • Works well in a highly collaborative team environment
More about this role

We are actively hiring optical and optomechanical 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 and optomechanical systems key to building the working quantum computer, integrated within the quantum hardware team. A strong background in optical engineering or optomechanical engineering is desirable for this role. We are hiring at all experience levels, including post-bachelors, masters, PhD, and beyond.

Wants to build a quantum computer

Works well in a highly collaborative team environment

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

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

Equity

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