Senior Optical Subsystem Build & Test Lead

Atom Computing, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Unlimited PTO

401K matching

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Team lunches in offices

Job summary

Atom Computing, Inc. in Colorado is seeking a Principal Subsystem Build & Test Engineer to lead the build, test, and delivery of optical, vacuum/mechanical, and electronic subsystems for our neutral-atom quantum computer.

You'll shape methods and culture from the start while remaining hands-on with hardware. You will mentor engineers and technicians, establish repeatable build processes, and partner with Manufacturing and Quality to ensure readiness of materials, fixtures, and procedures before

Qualifications

• BS in Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years building, integrating, testing, or developing precision optical hardware.
• 3+ years mentoring engineers and technicians in integration/manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the build, integration, and testing of optical, vacuum/mechanical, RF, electronic, and cable assemblies.
• Manage and develop multidisciplinary engineering and technician teams.
• Partner with Engineering on first-of-a-kind builds and translate designs into practical assembly and test methods.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to establish repeatable build processes, fixtures, and test procedures.
• Provide hands-on technical direction for optical alignment, precision assembly, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose build and test failures and identify design, process, material, or workmanship issues.
• Ensure required materials, documentation, qualified personnel, and calibrated equipment are available before builds begin.
• Maintain accurate build, inspection, and test records and release verified subsystems to System Integration & Test (SI&T).
• Track build progress, first-pass acceptance, rework, and cycle time; use repeat-build findings to improve processes and fixtures.
• Oversee approved subsystem measurements and acceptance tests, including optical characterization, electronic checkout, and applicable mechanical or vacuum verification.
• Collaborate with leadership to plan personnel, workspace, fixtures, and shared equipment across parallel build efforts.

Skills

Optical systems

Assembly

Testing

Leadership

Education

BS in Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Eng or related field

Tools

RF equipment

Vacuum systems

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

Atom Computing, Inc. in Colorado is seeking a Principal Subsystem Build & Test Engineer to lead the build, test, and delivery of optical, vacuum/mechanical, and electronic subsystems for our neutral-atom quantum computer.

You'll shape methods and culture from the start while remaining hands-on with hardware. You will mentor engineers and technicians, establish repeatable build processes, and partner with Manufacturing and Quality to ensure readiness of materials, fixtures, and procedures before