Atom Computing
Optical Engineer - Lens Designer
- Compensation
- $150K–$175K / yr
- Location
- Boulder, CO, US
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Posted
- 6 November 2026 (9 days ago)
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About this role
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Atom Computing is seeking an Optical Engineer specializing in Lens Design to create custom, high-performance optical systems from the ground up. In this role, you will own the complete optical design lifecycle—from initial concept and ray-tracing to tolerancing, finalizing optical prescriptions, and working directly with fabrication vendors to bring custom lenses for our quantum computer to life.
Job Responsibilities • 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.
• Perform analysis on aberration correction, athermalization, and chromatic performance to balance competing system requirements
• Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed tolerance and stray light analysis
• Develop alignment procedures for optical designs
• Generate rigorous optical fabrication drawings and specifications (e.g., ISO 10110 standards) for custom lens components and assemblies.
• Collaborate directly with custom optics foundries and coating vendors to ensure manufacturability (DFM) and oversee the procurement of custom optical elements.
Experience & Education • 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
Qualifications • 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
• Expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) for precision optics
• Fluency in optical drawing standards (ISO 10110).
• Experience with lens tolerancing in ray-tracing software
• Experience with STOP analysis
• Experience with stray light analysis
• Experience with Onshape, Solidworks, or equivalent 3D CAD design software
• High attention-to-detail and accuracy
• Creative, critical thinking with ability to strategize and solve problems in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment
• Excellent communication, listening and people skills
Work location
- Boulder, CO, US
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