Senior Mechanical Engineer

Atomcomputing; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited paid time off

401K company matching

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Atomcomputing is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Boulder, Colorado to lead the design of mechanical subsystems for quantum computers. The ideal candidate will have significant optomechanical design experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Key responsibilities include collaborating on vacuum systems and supporting structures, creating specifications, and managing technical projects. Atomcomputing offers a comprehensive perks package, including fully paid medical benefits and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of optomechanical design experience.
• Experience with precision mechanism design and kinematic interfaces.
• Strong background with FEA and corresponding first order analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanics for vacuum systems and opto-electronics.
• Create specifications for mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Own complex technical projects from concept to delivery.

Skills

Optomechanical design experience

Precision mechanism design

Familiarity with vacuum chambers

Solidworks mastery

FEA knowledge

Hands-on optics experience

Creative problem solving

Excellent communication skills

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.

Atom Computing is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help lead the design of 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
• Own complex technical projects from concept to delivery
• 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
• 7+ years optomechanical design experience
• Experience with precision mechanism design and kinematic interfaces
• Familiarity with designing vacuum chambers and interfacing hardware
• Mastery of Solidworks, PDM, or equivalent design and data management software
• Strong background with 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 $140,000 - $165,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.