Mechanical Engineer

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.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help design mechanical subsystems and develop fixtures and processes for precision alignment and assembly. 

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

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

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

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

5+ years optomechanical design experience

Experience with precision mechanism design and kinematic interfaces

Familiarity with designing vacuum chambers and interfacing hardware

Experience with Solidworks, PDM, or equivalent design and data management software

Skilled in 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