Senior Mechanical Engineer

Atom Computing, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401K with company match

Disability insurance

FSA

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Catered team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing, Inc. seeks a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical subsystem design for precision alignment in quantum devices. You will develop fixtures and processes for assembly, and work with optics, vacuum, and electronics teams to meet stringent performance goals.

The role requires 7+ years of optomechanical design experience and expertise in SolidWorks, FEA, and vacuum interfaces. Benefits include competitive salary in Colorado and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years optomechanical design experience.
• Experience with precision mechanism design and vacuum interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with opto-mechanical engineers, physicists, and controls engineers to design mechanical subsystems for vacuum and optical assemblies.
• Create and specify mechanical systems from component to system level.
• Own complex projects from concept to delivery.

Skills

Precision mechanism design

Kinematic interfaces

Vacuum chambers design

SolidWorks

PDM

FEA analysis

Optics familiarity

Engineering communication

Open collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

FEA meshing/thermal analysis

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.

Job 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
• Ceate 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

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree is a plus
• 7+ years optomechanical design experience

Qualifications

• 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!

• fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents
• unlimited paid time off
• 401K company matching
• short- and long‑term disability
• FSA
• dependent care benefits
• life insurance
• 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.