QuEra Computing, Inc.
LaserSystemsSpecialist
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“Laser Systems Specialist at QuEra Computing, Inc.. Skills: Laser Systems, optical subsystems build and assembly, physical installation of laser systems, PM fiber splicing, handling high-value and fragile optical components, documentation of build steps. own small-batch build and assembly support for optical subsystems. perform physical installation of laser systems across a range of platforms”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure systems arrive integration-ready; permanent low-loss signal chain construction; zero-defect discipline
Industry & Context.
Support on-site troubleshooting and maintenance of installed laser systems
physical installation of laser systems across a range of platforms — including optical tables, rack cabinets, and custom enclosures, working on or near optically charged systems, requiring heightened safety awareness, beam hazard discipline, packaging for vibration and humidity sensitivity, export compliance support (ITAR/EAR documentation), alignment and system verification in both powered-down and live-laser conditions, handling components that are too small in volume or too time-sensitive for contract manufacturing, handling high-value and fragile optical components with appropriate care, cleanliness, and anti-static protocols, comfort operating near live high-power beams, familiarity with interlocked enclosures, beam dump practices, Class 3B/4 laser handling procedures
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrated experience assembling and aligning free-space optical systems (mirrors, lenses, beam splitters, waveplates, AOMs/EOMs, or similar), Advanced PM fiber splicing expertise: fusion splicing, PM axis alignment, loss measurement, and splicer qualification, Broader fiber-optic proficiency: connectorization, FC/APC/PC polishing, fiber routing, and power measurement, Proven ability to handle fragile, high-value, and long-lead optical components with zero-defect discipline, Ability to work from engineering drawings, optical layouts, and assembly procedures independently, Comfort with opto-mechanical hardware across form factors: optical breadboards, cage systems, and rack-mounted enclosures, Rigorous documentation habits — build steps, serial numbers, and configuration states recorded as a matter of course
Nice to Have
Background in a laser lab, photonics manufacturing, or precision optical assembly environment, PM splicing experience extending into active fiber signal chains (amplifier seed delivery, pre-amplifier interconnects), Laser safety discipline for hot assembly work: comfort operating near live high-power beams, familiarity with interlocked enclosures, beam dump practices, and Class 3B/4 laser handling procedures, Ability to read optical and mechanical CAD drawings (Zemax, SolidWorks, or equivalent), Exposure to laser characterization equipment: power meters, beam profilers, optical spectrum analyzers, Experience in a prototype or R&D build environment (university lab, national lab, or early-stage company)
What You'll Do.
own small-batch build and assembly support for optical subsystems
perform physical installation of laser systems across a range of platforms
execute assembly work in both 'cold' and 'hot' status
prepare assembled subsystems for shipment to international sites
install and integrate laser subsystems across platforms
execute small-batch prototype builds with fast turnaround
apply advanced PM fiber splicing techniques
handle high-value and fragile optical components
document all build steps
component configurations
support on-site troubleshooting and maintenance of installed laser systems
contribute to improvement of assembly procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
close coordination with Laser Systems Engineers; coordination with logistics and receiving teams
Full Job Description
Summary Laser Systems is QuEra’s horizontal laser infrastructure program, owning the full lifecycle of laser systems — from source to QPU optical interface — across all machine generations and global sites. As QuEra scales its machine portfolio, the team requires dedicated hands-on specialist technician capacity for time-sensitive build, assembly, and installation work. The Laser Systems Specialist will own small-batch build and assembly support for optical subsystems and will perform physical installation of laser systems across a range of platforms — including optical tables, rack cabinets, and custom enclosures. Many of the components involved are long-lead, fragile, and high-value; this role demands the highest level of precision and physical discipline. It is a hands-on, execution-focused position requiring both meticulous care and the ability to deliver under tight timelines. Responsibilities Execute assembly work in both "cold" and "hot" status: cold assembly covers passive optical builds (mounts, beam routing, fiber connections) without live laser power; hot assembly involves working on or near optically charged systems, requiring heightened safety awareness, beam hazard discipline, and close coordination with Laser Systems Engineers Prepare assembled subsystems for shipment to international sites (Japan, UK, and future locations): packaging for vibration and humidity sensitivity, export compliance support (ITAR/EAR documentation), and coordination with logistics and receiving teams to ensure systems arrive integration-ready Install and integrate laser subsystems across platforms: optical tables, rack-mounted enclosures, and custom integration hardware; support alignment and system verification in both powered-down and live-laser conditions Execute small-batch prototype builds with fast turnaround, handling components that are too small in volume or too time-sensitive for contract manufacturing Apply advanced PM fiber splicing techniques — fusion splicing wi
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