QuEra Computing, Inc.
quantum computing
LaserSystemsEngineer
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“Laser Systems Engineer at QuEra Computing, Inc.. Skills: Laser Systems, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, AI-powered control agents, LLM-assisted workflows. architect, design, build, integrate, and sustain laser systems. manage fleet-level infrastructure for laser systems at scale”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring systems arrive integration-ready; reducing per-system overhead through novel automation approaches
Industry & Context.
experimental and troubleshooting skills, with a hands-on approach to engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment; triage and root-cause analysis for unplanned downtime
Prepare and ship laser subsystems to domestic and international sites
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience with laser systems, optical subsystems, or opto-mechanical integration in a precision or scientific instrumentation context, experimental and troubleshooting skills, with a hands-on approach to engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment, Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, with clear written and verbal communication
Nice to Have
Deep expertise in nonlinear optics, frequency conversion techniques, or high-power photonic systems, Experience with vibration isolation, thermal management, and mechanical integration of precision platforms, Proven vendor co-development experience, from requirements definition through prototype and production, Prior experience in quantum computing, advanced photonics, or scientific instrumentation environments, Background in AMO experiments or quantum familiarity with how laser performance requirements arise from atomic physics constraints is a plus, Ph. D. in a relevant discipline (strongly preferred for R&D-focused roles)
What You'll Do.
and sustain laser systems
manage fleet-level infrastructure for laser systems at scale
Prepare and ship laser subsystems to domestic and international sites
Perform precision fiber alignment and implement automated fiber coupling systems
coordinate vendor service and RMA processes
Contribute to shaping how laser management scales with fleet growth
Deliver technical transfer packages and engineering documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Hardware, Software, Systems Engineering, Build, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration, manufacturability, and field readiness of laser systems; Contribute to laser system technology roadmaps and platform decisions; Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Communication Scope
clear written and verbal communication
Full Job Description
Summary Laser Systems is QuEra’s laser infrastructure program, owning the full lifecycle of QPU laser systems — architect, design, build, integrate, and sustain — across all machine generations and global sites spanning the US, Japan, and the UK. The team also owns fleet-level infrastructure for management of laser systems at scale. We are seeking a Laser Systems Engineer to join this team in Boston. Depending on focus area, the role may sit in platform development and R manage technical handoffs with build, operations, and development teams Prepare and ship laser subsystems to domestic and international sites, ensuring systems arrive integration-ready Operational Reliability lead triage and root-cause analysis for unplanned downtime Perform precision fiber alignment and implement automated fiber coupling systems Maintain SOPs, QA documentation, and integration records; coordinate vendor service and RMA processes as needed Contribute to shaping how laser management scales with fleet growth — reducing per-system overhead through novel automation approaches including AI-powered control agents and LLM-assisted workflows for complex tasks such as autonomous laser locking and heterogeneous hardware orchestration Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Hardware, Software, Systems Engineering, Build, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration, manufacturability, and field readiness of laser systems Contribute to laser system technology roadmaps and platform decisions that span multiple QPU generations Deliver technical transfer packages and engineering documentation to support productization and new platform design Qualifications B. S. or M. S. in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered Experience with laser systems, optical subsystems, or opto-mechanical integration in a precision or scientific instrumentation context Strong experimental and troubleshoo
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