EO Lab Technician

Quantum Art is a full-stack quantum computing company developing scalable trapped-ion quantum computers. Our multidisciplinary team designs and builds every layer of the quantum computing stack—from quantum hardware to software and algorithms. We are developing cutting-edge technologies to enable the next generation of fault-tolerant quantum computers.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Electro-Optics Lab Technician / Engineer to join our Electro-Optics Group. This is a hands-on laboratory position focused on building, calibrating, and maintaining advanced optical systems that support our trapped-ion quantum computing platform.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in the lab, has excellent technical and troubleshooting skills, and takes pride in assembling and maintaining high-precision electro-optical systems.

Requirements

• Build, align, calibrate, and characterize electro-optical setups.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and optimization of the company's laser systems, including maintaining robust and accurate laser frequency locks to ensure reliable operation for trapped-ion experiments.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in optical and laser systems to maximize system uptime and performance.
• Maintain inventory and stock of electro-optical components and laboratory supplies.
• Provide electro-optical support to R&D laboratories, including setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of experimental systems.
• Document procedures, calibrations, and maintenance activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Extensive hands-on experience assembling, aligning, and calibrating precision electro-optical systems.
• Strong practical laboratory skills and a hands-on approach to technical work.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with researchers and engineers.

Preferred

• Experience working with laser systems, including alignment, maintenance, and frequency stabilization - a big advantage.
• Practical engineering or B.Sc. in a relevant field – an advantage.
• Experience working in an R&D laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with optical instrumentation, photonics components, and laboratory best practices.

What We're Looking For

• A highly technical, hands-on individual who enjoys laboratory work.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality experimental work.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to support multiple experimental activities across the organization.

General

• We are located at the Science Park, by the Weizmann Institute.
• Full collaboration with the experimental & theoretical groups at the Weizmann Institute.