Atom Computing
Optical Engineer
- Location
- Boulder, CO, US
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24 September 2026 (6 days ago)
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About this role
Job Responsibilities • Partner with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities
• Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team for balancing competing requirements
• Create novel designs and specifications of optical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level
• Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed tolerance and stray light analysis
• Develop alignment procedures for optical designs
• Assist in hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized optical designs
• Characterize the performance of optical subsystems
• Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.
Experience & Education • Bachelor’s degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field. Advanced degree a plus
• 3+ 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
• 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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