Principal Subsystem Build & Test Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Location: On-site in Boulder, Colorado, United States

Base salary: $185,000–$210,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Annual bonus and equity are also offered.

Company

Develops neutral-atom quantum computers and is establishing a new manufacturing organization for productionizing complex hardware.

What you will do

• Lead the build, integration, and testing of optical, vacuum/mechanical, RF, electronic, and cable assemblies.
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians.
• Translate first-of-a-kind designs into practical assembly methods, work instructions, fixtures, and test procedures.
• Provide hands-on technical direction for optical alignment, precision assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and subsystem acceptance testing.
• Diagnose build and test failures and distinguish design, process, material, equipment, and workmanship issues.
• Track build performance, maintain accurate records, and improve repeat-build processes, fixtures, and cycle times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in optical, mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering, physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience building, integrating, testing, or developing precision optical, scientific, or similarly complex hardware.
• 3+ years of experience mentoring engineers and technicians in an integration, manufacturing, or test environment.
• Hands-on experience with precision optical assembly and alignment, electronic/RF systems, vacuum, mechanical, or electromechanical subsystems.
• Experience taking first-of-a-kind hardware through build, test, troubleshooting, and transition to repeatable production.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in a related technical field.
• Experience with quantum computing, atomic physics, advanced photonics, aerospace, semiconductors, scientific instrumentation, or similarly complex hardware.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Unlimited paid time off, short- and long-term disability coverage, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance.
• 401(k) company matching.
• Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches are provided daily in the offices.
• Annual bonus and company equity.