Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Atomcomputing; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; 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

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches

Job summary

Atomcomputing in Boulder, Colorado is seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems. The successful candidate will work closely with optical engineers and physicists, driving projects from concept to delivery in a collaborative environment.

With 5-8+ years of opto-mechanical design experience and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, candidates will enjoy perks like fully paid medical insurance, unlimited paid time off, and equity options.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of opto-mechanical design experience.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems.
• Design ultra-high vacuum chambers and vacuum system housing.
• Own complex technical projects from concept to delivery.

Skills

Optics and opto-mechanical best practices

SolidWorks

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Material science related to adhesives

Design of precision mechanisms

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

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.

We are seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to help lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems, while also assisting with fixturing, assembly, alignment, test, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and partner with optical engineers and physicists to iteratively design mechanics for optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities
• Work with physicists to design ultra-high vacuum chambers, vacuum system housing, and mechanical coupling to optical systems
• Own complex technical projects from concept to delivery
• Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team to balance competing requirements
• Create novel designs and specifications from the component level up to the system level
• Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed stability, thermal, and tolerance analysis
• Assist in hands‑on assembly, alignment, and integration of finalized designs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree is a plus
• 5-8+ years opto‑mechanical design experience

Skills and Experience

• Hands on experience with optics and opto‑mechanical best practices
• 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
• Understanding of material science related to adhesives in an optical environment
• DFMA, tolerancing, drawings to ASME Y14.5M and ISO 10110
• Strong knowledge of first order optics and aberration theory
• Design of precision mechanisms and kinematic systems
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical reviews
• Proven track record of owning complex technical projects
• 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

Benefits

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 $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.