About the

Company:

Opto-Atomics Corp. is a growing R&D company located in Torrance, California, focused on developing quantum sensing technologies and the photonic systems that enable them. Our ongoing research and development efforts span atom-based sensing and metrology—including Rydberg-atom sensors and atom interferometers—as well as optical frequency combs, integrated photonics, and related technologies. As a small team of scientists and engineers, we tackle technically challenging problems that bridge fundamental physics, engineering, and system development. We foster a collaborative, intellectually stimulating, and goal-oriented work environment where team members can make meaningful contributions and take ownership of their work. About the

Position:

We are seeking an entry-level R&D Engineer with a strong foundation in physics or a closely related field to join our multidisciplinary team. We place greater emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving ability, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn than on prior experience with specific technologies. We welcome recent graduates who have strong fundamentals and are eager to develop their skills through hands-on research and engineering The successful candidate will work closely with our scientists and engineers on the design, development, testing, and refinement of emerging quantum sensing and photonic technologies. The position offers opportunities to work across multiple technical disciplines and contribute to projects from early-stage concepts through experimental demonstration. This is a full-time, in-person position at our Torrance, California facility.

Who We're Looking For:

Critical thinker and problem solver: Approaches technical challenges analytically, questions assumptions, and develops logical, evidence-based solutions.

Intellectually curious:

Enjoys understanding how things work and is motivated to explore unfamiliar concepts and technologies.

Quick and independent learner:

Can acquire new technical skills, apply fundamental principles, and make progress with appropriate guidance.

Technically rigorous:

Values accuracy, careful experimentation, and attention to detail.

Adaptable and hands-on:

Enjoys tackling a variety of technical challenges and is comfortable working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary R&D environment.

Collaborative communicator:

Communicates ideas clearly, welcomes constructive feedback, and works effectively with others.

Key Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, photonics, or a closely related field, with a solid foundation in physics. Strong analytical reasoning and demonstrated problem-solving ability. Familiarity with laboratory experimentation, scientific instrumentation, or experimental data analysis through coursework, research, or projects. Familiarity with at least one programming or scientific computing environment, such as Python, Verilog, MATLAB, LabVIEW, C/C++, or similar tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work on projects subject to applicable U.S. government contracting and export-control requirements. Prior experience in quantum sensing, atomic physics, or photonics is not required. We value strong fundamentals, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to learn and solve unfamiliar problems.

Benefits:

15 days of paid time off and 12+ paid holidays annually. Company-sponsored retirement plan with employer matching contributions. Health-related expense reimbursement up to an annual maximum, subject to plan terms.

Pay:

$76,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for employment authorization in the United States?

Work Location:

In person