9 senior optical engineer jobs found in Boulder

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Atom Computing is seeking an Senior Optical Engineer to lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems and to drive their build out and develop fixtures and processes for their precision alignment and assembly. Job Requirements Lead cross-functional partnerships with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities Define system architecture and make critical strategic decisions for balancing competing requirements. Create novel designs and specifications of optical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level Evaluate...

The Senior Optical Engineer for ngGONG plays a central role in shaping the optical performance of the National Solar Observatory's Next-Generation Global Oscillation Network Group (ngGONG). This international initiative is currently in the design phase and will modernize NSO's global network of ground-based solar observatories, enabling continuous, high-quality observations that advance solar physics and space weather research. As ngGONG moves through critical design milestones, strong optical leadership is essential. The Senior Optical Engineer leads the design, analysis, and integration of telescope and instrument optical systems, ensuring they meet demanding scientific requirements while remaining manufacturable, alignable, and cost-effective. This role directly influences the scientific capability, reliability, and long-term success of the observatory as it transitions from design into construction and commissioning. The ngGONG project is currently funded for a three-year...

The Senior Optical Engineer for ngGONG plays a central role in shaping the optical performance of the National Solar Observatory's Next-Generation Global Oscillation Network Group (ngGONG). This international initiative is currently in the design phase and will modernize NSO's global network of ground-based solar observatories, enabling continuous, high-quality observations that advance solar physics and space weather research. As ngGONG moves through critical design milestones, strong optical leadership is essential. The Senior Optical Engineer leads the design, analysis, and integration of telescope and instrument optical systems, ensuring they meet demanding scientific requirements while remaining manufacturable, alignable, and cost-effective. This role directly influences the scientific capability, reliability, and long-term success of the observatory as it transitions from design into construction and commissioning. The ngGONG project is currently funded for a three-year...

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Atom Computing is seeking an Optical Engineer specializing in Lens Design to create custom, high-performance optical systems from the ground up. In this role, you will own the complete optical design lifecycle-from initial concept and ray-tracing to tolerancing, finalizing optical prescriptions, and working directly with fabrication vendors to bring custom lenses for our quantum computer to life. Job Requirements Design, build, and test lens assemblies and systems for fiber collimation, laser delivery, imaging systems. Research and develop novel lens and mirror systems for laser delivery and imaging systems. Perform deep analysis on aberration correction,...

Location: Boulder, CO, US, 80301 Job Function: Operations - Engineering Job Country: United States Job City: Boulder Job Type: Regular Full Time ENABLE your future through light. Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. We are presently seeking a Senior Fabrication Process Engineer who will sustain and improve fabrication processes for the successful execution of production optics manufacturing. Main Responsibilities Serve as a technical subject matter expert for...

The Opto-Mechanical Engineer I plays a key role in turning the Next-Generation Global Observing Network Group (ngGONG) project's scientific goals into reliable, high-precision hardware. By supporting the design and implementation of opto-mechanical components and assemblies, this position helps ensure that telescope and instrumentation systems achieve the alignment, stability, and performance required for high-quality solar observations. Working closely with senior engineers, technicians, and cross-disciplinary teams, the Opto-Mechanical Engineer I contributes to designs that are not only precise, but also practical to build, operate, and maintain over the long term. This role directly supports the success of ngGONG by strengthening the foundation of engineering excellence that enables groundbreaking solar science. The ngGONG project is currently funded for a three-year design phase, with the potential for additional funding contingent upon selection to advance into construction....

The Opto-Mechanical Engineer I plays a key role in turning the Next-Generation Global Observing Network Group (ngGONG) project's scientific goals into reliable, high-precision hardware. By supporting the design and implementation of opto-mechanical components and assemblies, this position helps ensure that telescope and instrumentation systems achieve the alignment, stability, and performance required for high-quality solar observations. Working closely with senior engineers, technicians, and cross-disciplinary teams, the Opto-Mechanical Engineer I contributes to designs that are not only precise, but also practical to build, operate, and maintain over the long term. This role directly supports the success of ngGONG by strengthening the foundation of engineering excellence that enables groundbreaking solar science. The ngGONG project is currently funded for a three-year design phase, with the potential for additional funding contingent upon selection to advance into construction....

The Senior Electrical Engineer plays a pivotal role in turning the Next-generation Global Observing Network Group (ngGONG) vision into a reliable, operational observatory. As the technical authority for electrical and electronic systems, this role ensures that power, controls, and safety architectures are designed holistically-supporting everything from site infrastructure to precision instrumentation. The decisions made in this position directly impact system reliability, data quality, personnel safety, and long-term maintainability across all ngGONG sites. By providing senior technical leadership and coordinating across disciplines, the Sr EE enables complex systems to function as an integrated whole while balancing performance, cost, schedule, and risk. This role is essential to delivering a robust, scalable telescope design that can operate continuously in remote environments and support cutting-edge solar science for decades to come. The ngGONG project is currently funded for...

The Senior Electrical Engineer plays a pivotal role in turning the Next-generation Global Observing Network Group (ngGONG) vision into a reliable, operational observatory. As the technical authority for electrical and electronic systems, this role ensures that power, controls, and safety architectures are designed holistically-supporting everything from site infrastructure to precision instrumentation. The decisions made in this position directly impact system reliability, data quality, personnel safety, and long-term maintainability across all ngGONG sites. By providing senior technical leadership and coordinating across disciplines, the Sr EE enables complex systems to function as an integrated whole while balancing performance, cost, schedule, and risk. This role is essential to delivering a robust, scalable telescope design that can operate continuously in remote environments and support cutting-edge solar science for decades to come. The ngGONG project is currently funded for...