Head of Mechanisms & Precision Systems

Atomic Machines, Inc.; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Atomic Machines, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Leader to guide Mechanisms and Fluid Systems and build the teams expanding the Matter Compiler’s capabilities.

You will shape architecture with principal engineers, oversee design reviews, and drive delivery across Nodes in our Hybrid Fab. The role involves direct leadership, mentoring, and developing managers who can run independently while solving challenging physics and manufacturing problems with a cross-disciplinary team of

Qualifications

• 15+ years developing complex integrated systems.
• 7+ years managing engineering teams.
• Experience scaling a team toward 25, including managers and senior leads.
• Proven track record hiring top engineers and growing them into leads and managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanisms and Fluid Systems teams to expand Matter Compiler capabilities.
• Own delivery across multiple Nodes and set technical direction.
• Participate in design reviews, lab work, and machine shop activities to solve hard problems.
• Develop managers and technical leads who can operate independently.

Skills

Senior leadership

Engineering management

Team scaling

Hiring and mentoring

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering or related, or equivalent

Job description

Atomic Machines, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Leader to guide Mechanisms and Fluid Systems and build the teams expanding the Matter Compiler’s capabilities.

You will shape architecture with principal engineers, oversee design reviews, and drive delivery across Nodes in our Hybrid Fab. The role involves direct leadership, mentoring, and developing managers who can run independently while solving challenging physics and manufacturing problems with a cross-disciplinary team of