QuEra Computing Laser Systems Engineer at QuEra Computing supporting development and evaluation of laser subsystems for neutral-atom quantum computing. Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for subsystem testing and qualification.
Responsibilities
Laser System Scaling and Architecture Development
Work closley with our Laser System team on supporting the development and scaling of QuEra’s laser infrastructure as quantum systems grow in size and complexity.
Explore approaches for increasing optical power, stability, and scalability across multi-wavelength laser systems together with the laser system and quantum hardware team.
Evaluate potential architectures, technologies, and vendor solutions that support higher-power and more scalable laser subsystems.
Contribute to technical discussions and experiments aimed at improving laser system performance, reliability, and manufacturability as systems transition from experimental prototypes toward larger-scale deployments.
Vendor Collaboration and Subsystem Qualification
Serve as the technical point of contact for vendors developing laser and optical subsystems.
Coordinate subsystem testing, qualification, and integration activities with external partners.
Support vendor evaluation, component qualification, and performance verification for critical optical hardware.
QBI Testing and Evaluation Liaison
Serve as the on-site technical interface for Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) test and evaluation activities.
Coordinate with QuEra’s Laser Systems team to define subsystem test procedures, instrumentation requirements, and evaluation protocols.
Qualification
Strong skills in optical alignmentMaster’s or PhExperience with AMO systemsPrior experience working on DARPA
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience operating or maintaining advanced laser systems.
Experience working with free-space optics, fiber optics, and optomechanical assemblies.
Strong skills in optical alignment, beam diagnostics, and troubleshooting complex optical systems.
Familiarity with laser control electronics, feedback systems, or instrumentation used in optical experiments.
Experience working in laboratory or prototype environments with uptime or experimental reliability requirements.
Solid understanding of laser safety practices for high-power optical systems.
Preferred
Master’s or Ph.D. in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
Experience with AMO systems, cold-atom experiments, or photonics platforms for quantum technologies.
Familiarity with laser stabilization techniques (familiarity with laser characterization and performance verification techniques).
Experience collaborating with external vendors or research partners on photonic or optical subsystems.
Prior experience working on DARPA, DOE, or other federally funded R&D programs and preparing milestone documentation.
Strong technical communication and documentation skills.
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