Quantum Systems Engineer

Quantum Systems EngineerJoin our fast-paced and passionate team as a Quantum Systems Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment.

You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth.The successful candidate will take end-to-end ownership of complex optical systems while working closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers designing light engines for neutral atom, trapped ion, and quantum sensing applications. The background in AMO laboratory laser systems is beneficial.Your key responsibilities are as follows:Design, assemble, align, and characterize free-space and fiber-coupled laser systems across UV, visible, and NIR wavelengths in support of AMO experiments.Develop laser frequency stabilization and locking schemes — PDH, modulation transfer, saturated absorption, offset locking — and tune servo systems for robust, long-term operation.Architect optical subsystems for beam conditioning, delivery, switching, and control including AOMs, EOMs, isolators, and polarization management.Architect opto-electronic subsystems for frequency up-conversion using various techniques, from single-pass to resonant-cavity with high-speed servo control loops.Translate experimental requirements from physics teams into optical system specifications and engineering designs.Produce and maintain clear engineering documentation: optical layouts, alignment and checkout procedures, component specifications, and characterization reports.Specify and procure optical components; evaluate vendors and qualify new hardware against performance requirements.Collaborate daily with AMO physicists and quantum engineers — participate in experimental planning and feed optical system constraints upstream into research decisions.Support laser safety compliance in accordance with IEC 60825-1 and institutional requirements.