Project Engineer

Atom Computing • Boulder, CO

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About The Position

Atom Computing builds quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms. The Project Engineer will support the operation and upgrades of existing neutral-atom quantum computing hardware and a portfolio of research projects advancing the company’s roadmap. The role coordinates cross-functional work and manages detailed schedules, tracking frameworks, and lessons learned to support hardware build, integration, and testing milestones.

Requirements

• BS or MS in engineering, physics, optics, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in product engineering, systems engineering, quantum, and/or R&D project management at multidisciplinary deep-tech companies.
• Ability to work autonomously across cross-functional teams, demonstrating critical thinking and thought leadership.
• Expertise in project organization, multitasking, and tracking complex hardware deliverables.
• Track record of proposing continuous process improvements without compromising engineering design standards or schedule commitments.
• Strong technical acumen and analytical problem-solving skills applied to complex, low-volume, or R&D integrated hardware systems.
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills for fast-paced deep-tech environments.
• Clear written documentation and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management and technical collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or MS Project.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Own detailed design, build, and integration schedules, coordinating with program management to ensure milestones are completed on time.
• Facilitate cross-functional technical alignment and daily workflow coordination across physics, optics, software, systems, and hardware engineering teams.
• Drive trapped-neutral-atom computer build and integration milestones.
• Manage program tracking frameworks, including risk registers, rolling action item logs (RAIL), and review cadences, to identify technical bottlenecks and mitigate delays.
• Capture and document lessons learned during hardware integration and testing to refine future scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow processes.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 401(k) company matching.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Dependent care benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in the offices every day.
• Annual bonus.
• Equity in the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level