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Laser Safety Engineer

QuEra Computing, Inc. · Boston, MA, USA

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
82 days
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Ghost-job risk at QuEra Computing, Inc.
high
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Hiring momentum
86 roles opened in the last 90 days
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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-25

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About this role

The Laser Safety Engineer at QuEra is responsible for ensuring laser safety by design throughout the lifecycle of laser systems. This involves working at the architecture and design stage to implement safety measures, conducting hazard analyses, and collaborating with various teams to align safety standards across international sites. The role includes specifying protective measures, designing interlocks, and performing safety reviews and audits.

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4/5
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5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • B.S. or M.S. in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered
  • Hands-on experience with Class 3B and Class 4 laser systems, including high power sources
  • Laser safety engineering built and used on real hardware, such as containment, interlocks, or hazard analysis
  • Working knowledge of ANSI Z136 or IEC 60825, and experience applying them to non-standard system configurations
  • Competence in optical power measurement, beam characterization, and stray light assessment
  • Credibility with practicing laser scientists and engineers, and clear written and verbal communication

Nice to have

  • Certified Laser Safety Officer or equivalent formal laser safety training; support is available to pursue certification
  • Experience with fiber amplifiers, frequency conversion, or free-space high power delivery
  • Experience in research or prototype environments where hardware configurations change frequently
  • Background in AMO experiments, cold atom, or quantum hardware platforms
  • Experience coordinating safety practice across multiple international sites

What you get

  • Base salary range of $165,000-$180,000
  • Equity grants for all new hires

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves significant collaboration across international sites which may require travel
  • The position requires a strong technical background in laser safety, which may limit candidates without specific experience

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