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Engineering Technician

Oratomic

Pasadena, CAJob$150–250K/yrPosted 4mo agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$150–250K/yr
Location
Pasadena, CA
Work Authorization
Visa required • Visa sponsorship

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Job overview

Oratomic is hiring engineering technicians to design, build, and operate fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. The role involves directly building the computer and its subsystems, working across lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics, and mechanical systems in close collaboration with quantum hardware teams. Prior experience in lasers and optics is desirable but not required, and the company is hiring across all experience levels.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

OpticsComputer ArchitectureQuantum Computer BuildingTeam CollaborationLaser ExperienceOptics Experience

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 engineering technicians to take part in designing, building, and operating fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will work in a tight-knit team, working across hardware (lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics, mechanical), integrated closely with quantum hardware teams. You will be directly building the quantum computer and its subsystems. Prior experience in lasers and optics are desirable but not required. We are hiring across all experience levels. Requirements:

  • Wants to build a quantum computer

  • Works well in a highly collaborative team environment

Compensation:

  • $150,000-$250,000/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 1,915 open Engineering Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$150–250K/yr
  • California median$76–114K/yr28 salary ranges
  • US median$66–100K/yr415 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $200K, is 107% above the California median midpoint ($97K) — in the top quarter of Engineering Technician salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 156 open Engineering Technician jobs in California and 1,915 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Engineering Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,494 postings).
Education
38 of the 1,915 open Engineering Technician jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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