Mechanical Engineer

Atomcomputing; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited paid time off

401K company matching

Job summary

Atomcomputing is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design mechanical subsystems and develop fixtures for quantum computers in Boulder, Colorado. You will work alongside a world-class team of scientists and engineers, collaborating on innovative projects.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of mechanical design experience, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and is skilled in Solidworks. We offer competitive salaries, unlimited PTO, and comprehensive benefits including fully paid medical.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience with precision mechanism design and kinematic interfaces.
• Familiarity with designing vacuum chambers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with team to design mechanics for vacuum systems.
• Create designs and specifications for mechanical systems.
• Evaluate design suitability through analysis.

Skills

Precision mechanism design

Solidworks

FEA (first-order analysis)

Mechanical design for PCBs

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

PDM

Job description

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.

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
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree is a plus
• 5+ years mechanical 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

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 $120,000 - $145,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.