Optical Engineer

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Pasadena, CA, USA
In-Office
200K-350K Annually
Entry level
Hardware • Quantum Computing
The Role
Design, implement, build, and operate complex optical systems for fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. Collaborate across lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics, software, and processor design within a quantum hardware team. Strong optical or laser engineering experience is desirable, and candidates at all experience levels are considered.
Summary Generated by Built In

Oratomic is on a mission to build the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer.

We are actively hiring optical engineers to take part in designing, building, and operating fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will work in a tight-knit team, working across hardware (lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics), software, processor design, and whatever else is required to build the working quantum computer. This role will focus on design and implementation of complex optical systems key to building the working quantum computer, integrated within the quantum hardware team. A strong background in optical engineering, laser engineering, or comparable skillsets, is desirable for this role. We are hiring at all experience levels.

Requirements:

  • Wants to build a quantum computer

  • Works well in a highly collaborative team environment

Compensation:

  • $200,000-$350,000/year depending on experience

  • Benefits (health and dental coverage, 401K, unlimited PTO, paid family leave, visa sponsorship)

  • Equity

Work location: Onsite in Pasadena, CA

Oratomic is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Wants to build a quantum computer
  • Works well in a highly collaborative team environment
  • Strong background in optical engineering, laser engineering, or comparable skills
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The Company
28 Employees
Year Founded: 2025

What We Do

Oratomic is a Pasadena-based quantum-computing company developing utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers with neutral-atom technology. Its platform uses reconfigurable arrays of atoms trapped in focused laser beams, combining neutral-atom hardware with quantum-error-correction architecture to make practical quantum computing possible. The company’s mission is to build the world’s first utility-scale fault-tolerant quantum computers, advancing applications in science and industry, including chemistry, materials science, physics, and artificial intelligence.

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