Senior Mechanical Engineer

Atom Computing · Boulder, CO

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.

Atom Computing is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help lead the design of mechanical subsystems and develop fixtures and processes for precision alignment and assembly.

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
  • Hardware pay context

    Based on 2,413 disclosed Hardware salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $136K/year, with most offers between $110K and $171K (10th–90th percentile: $92K–$205K).

    This posting lists $140K–$165K, above the $136K market median.

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