Opto-Mechanical Engineering Lead

Atomcomputing; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision

Unlimited PTO

401K company matching

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Catered team lunches daily

Job summary

Atom Computing, Colorado-based quantum hardware startup, seeks an Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of mechanical and opto-mechanical engineers designing subsystems for our quantum computers.

You will provide technical leadership in mechanical specifications, heat transfer, dynamics, and integration with software and hardware, while managing timelines, budgets and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field required.
• 5+ years in opto-mechanical system design and development.
• Experience with design for optoelectronic hardware and lasers.
• Ability to lead and manage a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to manage projects, timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Hire, lead, mentor and manage a team of mechanical and opto-mechanical engineers.
• Provide technical leadership for design, development and integration of opto-mechanical systems.
• Develop mechanical specifications, heat transfer, structural dynamics, and testing.
• Ensure integration of opto-mechanical systems with software and hardware components.
• Develop and execute project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement of components.
• Oversee creation of design docs, test reports and user manuals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Opto-mechanical

Team mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Vendor management

Technical leadership

DFMA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

FEA

ASME Y14.5M

ISO 10110

Job description

Atom Computing, Colorado-based quantum hardware startup, seeks an Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a team of mechanical and opto-mechanical engineers designing subsystems for our quantum computers.

You will provide technical leadership in mechanical specifications, heat transfer, dynamics, and integration with software and hardware, while managing timelines, budgets and cross-functional alignment.