Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer – Quantum Computing

Infleqtion

Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer designing precision opto-mechanical subsystems for Infleqtion’s neutral-atom quantum-computing hardware. Leading simulations, laboratory validation, integration, and engineering mentorship.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in opto-mechanical system design, integration, and analysis, with a strong focus on laser-based technologies and collaboration across engineering disciplines. Proven ability to lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and implement best practices in optical design and laboratory procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Opto-Mechanical System DesignSolidWorks ProficiencyZemax (OpticsStudio) KnowledgeLaser-Based System ValidationTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Opto-Mechanical SimulationsFinite Element AnalysisTolerance Stack-UpsThermal Behavior AnalysisStructural Stiffness CalculationsVibration Sensitivity AnalysisError Budgets GenerationDesign-For-ManufacturingDesign-For-AssemblyRoot-Cause Investigations

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationDetail-Oriented MindsetCollaborative Working StyleMentoring and Coaching

Industry Keywords

Optical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringQuantum OpticsPhotonics ResearchHigh-Performance HardwareExperimental Hardware DevelopmentData-Driven MethodologiesLaboratory ProceduresVersion ControlAtomic Physics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own opto-mechanical subsystems within an established hardware architecture and identify technical risks, trade-offs, and long-term scalability constraints
Execute mechanical design and integration of precision components and assemblies supporting lasers, optics, vacuum-integrated components, sensors, photodetectors, DMDs, SLMs, AODs, EOMs, metasurface-based optics, and PICs
Implement emerging optical technologies in next-generation neutral-atom quantum computing architectures
Generate stability, tolerance, and error budgets for opto-mechanical systems
Collaborate with physicists and optical, mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers across the experimental and hardware development lifecycle
Advance design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly using data-driven methodologies
Conduct root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and design and laboratory practice improvements
Use opto-mechanical simulations and experimental strategies to characterize optical stability, drift, noise sources, and scaling limits
Perform calculations and finite element analysis covering tolerance stack-ups, thermal behavior, structural stiffness, and vibration sensitivity
Provide technical leadership and mentorship through design reviews and hands-on coaching
Transition opto-mechanical subsystems from research-grade configurations to repeatable, maintainable, and scalable hardware
Advance best practices for optical design workflows, laboratory procedures, documentation, and version control

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience
A Master’s degree or PhD may substitute for some experience
Extensive ownership-driven experience designing, modeling, and validating laser-based opto-mechanical systems for high-performance hardware
Strong hands-on laboratory track record
Proficiency with SolidWorks for complex scalable system design and analysis
Working knowledge of Zemax (OpticsStudio) sufficient to collaborate on optical layouts and component selection validation
Background in atomic physics, quantum optics, or photonics research environments is highly valued
Experience in low-volume, high-complexity hardware programs with demanding performance is highly valued
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Hands-on, detail-oriented mindset with strong ownership and technical accountability
Positive, collaborative working style and enthusiasm for mentoring and developing engineers
May require authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export control laws without sponsorship for an export license
Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds without assistance
Up to 10% travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability
Employer-funded Health Savings Account
Unlimited PTO
401(k) match
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Savings Account
Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment
Equity Package