Subsystem Build and Test Manager
About The Position
Atom Computing is seeking a Subsystem Build and Test Manager to lead production and verification of optical, vacuum/mechanical, and electronic subsystems for neutral-atom quantum computers. The role delivers aligned, tested, and documented assemblies to System Integration & Test (SI&T). As part of the company’s new manufacturing organization, the manager will establish team capabilities, build methods, and culture while remaining directly involved with hardware. The manager leads daily subsystem production, builds and develops a multidisciplinary team, coordinates parallel workstreams, and partners with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality to move first-of-a-kind builds toward repeatable assembly and testing. The position includes hands-on direction of precision assembly and troubleshooting, oversight of approved measurements and acceptance tests, and responsibility for traceable build and test records and subsystem release. The role also tracks production performance and uses repeat-build findings to improve methods and fixtures.
Requirements
- BS in optical, mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering, physics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant technical experience.
- 10+ years building and testing precision optical or scientific hardware.
- 3+ years leading multidisciplinary engineers and technicians.
- Hands-on experience with optical bench assembly and alignment, plus working experience coordinating electronic or vacuum/mechanical subsystem production.
- Practical knowledge of optical assembly, alignment, cleanliness, bonding coordination, and measurements used to verify precision optical subsystems.
- Working knowledge of electronic/RF assembly, chassis and cable checkout, and vacuum/mechanical build requirements.
- Ability to plan labor, bench, and instrument capacity while maintaining required inspection and test gates.
- Experience with released drawings, work instructions, calibrated equipment, nonconformance records, and traceable subsystem release packages.
- Strong hands-on leadership and troubleshooting skills, including coaching engineers and technicians and distinguishing process problems from design issues.
- Capable of lifting and moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience producing quantum-computer, atomic-physics, or advanced photonics hardware preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production of optical breadboards, bonded assemblies, vacuum/mechanical hardware, RF control cards, electronics chassis, and cable assemblies.
- Recruit, train, and qualify engineers and technicians; allocate build owners, benches, fixtures, and shared instruments across parallel subsystem workstreams.
- Work with Engineering on first-of-a-kind builds and with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to establish repeatable assembly methods and subsystem test procedures.
- Confirm material kits, released instructions, qualified personnel, and calibrated equipment are ready before work begins; maintain clean-handling and laboratory safety practices.
- Provide hands-on direction for optical alignment, precision assembly, and troubleshooting; coordinate specialist bonding, electronics, and vacuum work, and escalate design issues.
- Oversee approved subsystem measurements and acceptance tests, including optical characterization, electronic checkout, and applicable mechanical or vacuum verification.
- Maintain build, inspection, and test records; release subsystems to SI&T with traceable results and resolved or formally dispositioned issues.
- Track build progress, first-pass acceptance, rework, and cycle time; resolve bottlenecks and use repeat-build findings to improve methods and fixtures.
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 at the offices every day.
- Annual bonus.
- Equity in the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
