Senior Mechanical Engineer

Boulder, Colorado, U.S.

Full-Time

$140,000 – $165,000 per year

TLDR

Lead opto-mechanical system design and precision alignment for quantum hardware, collaborating with optics, physics, and controls teams.

Job Responsibilities

Partner with opto-mechanical engineers, physicists, and controls system engineers to iteratively design mechanics for vacuum systems, optical subsystems, support structures, and opto-electronics

Ceate novel designs and specifications of mechanical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level

Own complex technical projects from concept to delivery

Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed stability, thermal, vibration, and tolerance analysis

Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team for balancing competing requirements

Assist in hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized designs

Experience & Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree is a plus

7+ years optomechanical design experience

Qualifications

Experience with precision mechanism design and kinematic interfaces

Familiarity with designing vacuum chambers and interfacing hardware

Mastery of Solidworks, PDM, or equivalent design and data management software

Strong background with FEA (meshing, modal analysis, thermal analysis, etc.) and corresponding first order analysis

Robust packaging of sensitive systems for shipping or extreme environments

Mechanical design for PCBs, wire harnesses, electronic thermal control

Hands on experience with optics and opto-mechanical best practices a plus

Creative, critical thinking with ability to strategize and solve problems in a dynamic environment

Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment

Excellent communication, listening and people skills

Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds

Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

The base salary range for this position is between $140,000 - $165,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

Benefits

Equity Compensation

401K company matching

Free Meals & Snacks

drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day

Health Insurance

fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

unlimited paid time off

Atom Computing

Atom Computing develops quantum computing technology utilizing arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms. This innovative approach enables customers to tackle complex computational challenges and unlock new possibilities in their fields.

Founded: Founded 2018
Employees: 11-50 employees
Total raised: $80M raised

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