Senior Mechanical Engineer

Atom Computing • Boulder, CO, CO

9d • $140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

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. Atom Computing is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help lead the design of mechanical subsystems and develop fixtures and processes for precision alignment and assembly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree is a plus
• 7+ years optomechanical design experience
• Experience with precision mechanism design and kinematic interfaces
• Familiarity with designing vacuum chambers and interfacing hardware
• 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
• Robust packaging of sensitive systems for shipping or extreme environments
• Mechanical design for PCBs, wire harnesses, electronic thermal control
• Creative, critical thinking with ability to strategize and solve problems in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment
• Excellent communication, listening and people skills

Nice To Haves

• Hands on experience with optics and opto-mechanical best practices a plus

Responsibilities

• Partner with opto-mechanical engineers, physicists, and controls system engineers to iteratively design mechanics for vacuum systems, optical subsystems, support structures, and opto-electronics
• Create novel designs and specifications of mechanical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level
• Own complex technical projects from concept to delivery
• Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed stability, thermal, vibration, and tolerance analysis
• Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team for balancing competing requirements
• Assist in hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized designs

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents
• Unlimited paid time off
• 401K company matching
• Short- and long-term disability
• FSA
• Dependent care benefits
• Life insurance
• Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

What This Job Offers

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