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Systems Engineer

Oratomic

Pasadena, CAJob$200–350K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$200–350K/yr
Location
Pasadena, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Oratomic is hiring systems engineers to design, build, and operate fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. The role focuses on integrating complex hardware and software systems, defining subsystem interfaces, developing specifications, and coordinating system-level design, assembly, testing, and operation. Engineers collaborate across disciplines and combine system-level planning with hands-on lab work. A strong technical background and experience across multiple engineering disciplines are desirable; the company is hiring at all experience levels.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

OpticsComputer ArchitectureLevel DesignAssemblyQuality AssuranceApplication SoftwareQuantum Computer BuildingTeam CollaborationTechnical BackgroundCross-Disciplinary Engineering

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Oratomic is on a mission to build the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer. We are actively hiring systems engineers to take part in designing, building, and operating fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will work in a tight-knit team across hardware (lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics), software, processor design, and whatever else is required to build the working quantum computer. This role will focus on the integration of complex hardware and software systems, including defining interfaces between subsystems, developing specifications, and coordinating system-level design, assembly, testing, and operation. You will work closely with scientists and engineers across disciplines, combining system-level planning with hands-on work in the lab. A strong technical background and experience working across multiple engineering disciplines is desirable for this role. We are hiring at all experience levels. Requirements:

  • Wants to build a quantum computer

  • Works well in a highly collaborative team environment

Compensation:

  • $200,000-$350,000/year depending on experience

  • Benefits (health and dental coverage, 401K, unlimited PTO, paid family leave, visa sponsorship)

  • Equity

Work location: Onsite in Pasadena, CA Oratomic is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact [email protected].

How this job compares

Set against the 10,774 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$200–350K/yr
  • California median$142–208K/yr1,678 salary ranges
  • US median$115–188K/yr7,946 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $275K, is 58% above the California median midpoint ($174K) — in the top quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,973 open Systems Engineer jobs in California and 10,774 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (8,934 postings).
Education
4,717 of the 10,774 open Systems Engineer jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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