# Optical Engineer Co-op at QuEra Computing

- Company: QuEra Computing
- What the company does: QuEra Computing is the leading provider of quantum computers based on neutral-atoms. Our mission is to build the most scalable quantum computers. Backed by SoftBank VF.
- Company website: https://www.quera.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Internship
- Location: Boston, MA, USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-21
- Apply by: 2026-12-05
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/queracomputinginc/jobs/5460294008?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/quera-computing-optical-engineer-co-op/

## About the role

The Hardware Engineering Group at QuEra Computing is seeking strong candidates for an Optical Engineering Co-Op to serve as an individual contributor to the company’s mission of building state-of-the-art, manufacturable, and deployable neutral atom quantum computers. The Hardware Engineering Group plays a crucial role in accelerating the company’s technology leadership and translating the company’s scientific breakthroughs into products delivered to customers. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Work towards M.S. or PhD in optics, optical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field (M.S. preferred)
- Experience designing, building, or testing optical and opto-mechanical systems in a non-academic (industry, national lab, FFRDC or similar) environment with enterprise engineering practices
- Strong system-level design skills including Zemax simulation skills and CAD design skills (e.g. Inventor, Solidworks)
- Working knowledge in several of the areas of
- Free-space optics
- Fiber optics

Tags: QPU Hardware Engineering

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