Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Quantum Hardware

Lever, Inc.

Boulder (CO)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 200,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO
401K matching
Disability insurance
FSA
Dependent care benefits
Life insurance
Daily catered team lunches
Drinks and snacks

Job summary

Atom Computing in Boulder, CO is seeking a Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems, including ultra-high vacuum chambers, and to mentor the team through assembly, alignment, test, and integration.

You will collaborate with physicists and engineers to architect robust optical assemblies with high-precision stability, enforce design standards, and drive DFMA initiatives for scalable manufacturing, while shaping long-term technical roadmaps and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree a plus.
  • 10+ years opto-mechanical design experience.
  • 8+ years hands-on optics assembly in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate and lead design of complex opto-mechanical systems and ultra-high vacuum chambers.
  • Collaborate with engineering leadership to define product requirements and roadmap.

Skills

Leadership
SolidWorks
PDM
FEA
DFMA
Tolerancing
ASME Y14.5M
ISO 10110
Optics theory
Kinematic systems
Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Advanced degree

Tools

SolidWorks
PDM

Job description

Atom Computing in Boulder, CO is seeking a Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems, including ultra-high vacuum chambers, and to mentor the team through assembly, alignment, test, and integration.

You will collaborate with physicists and engineers to architect robust optical assemblies with high-precision stability, enforce design standards, and drive DFMA initiatives for scalable manufacturing, while shaping long-term technical roadmaps and

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