Senior Mechanical Engineer - Quantum Optics & Precision

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

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.