Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Atom Computing, Inc.; 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

Catered team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado is seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems. This role includes responsibilities such as optimizing designs for optical systems in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 5-8+ years of opto-mechanical design experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. The position includes a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $175,000 and a variety of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of opto-mechanical design experience.
• Proven track record of owning complex technical projects.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanics for optical subsystems with engineers.
• Analyze design solutions for stability and thermal resistance.
• Assist in assembly and integration of designs.

Skills

Optics best practices

SolidWorks

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Material science for adhesives

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

First-order optics knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

PDM software

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.

Job 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

Experience & Education

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

Qualifications

• 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

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.