Atom Computing

Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Atom Computing$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree is a plus.
  • 3-5+ years of opto-mechanical design experience.
  • Experience with optics and opto-mechanical best practices.
  • Proficient in Solidworks, PDM, or equivalent design software.
  • Familiar with FEA processes including thermal and modal analysis.
  • Understanding of materials science in optical environments, especially adhesives.
  • Basic knowledge of optics and aberration theory.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with optical engineers to design mechanics for optical subsystems.
  • Design ultra-high vacuum chambers and mechanical couplings for optical systems.
  • Analyze design requirements and provide engineering recommendations.
  • Create innovative designs and specifications from component to system level.
  • Perform stability, thermal, and tolerance analysis to evaluate design suitability.
  • Assist in the assembly, alignment, and integration of final designs.

Benefits

  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Unlimited paid time off for a healthy work-life balance.
  • 401K company matching to support long-term savings.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
  • Flexible spending accounts and dependent care benefits available.
  • Life insurance for added security.
  • Daily snacks, drinks, and catered team lunches in the office.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to help design opto-mechanical subsystems while also assisting with fixturing, assembly, alignment, test, and integration.

Job Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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
  • 3-5+ years opto-mechanical design experience


Qualifications

  • Hands on experience with optics and opto-mechanical best practices
  • Experience with Solidworks, PDM, or equivalent design and data management software
  • Experience 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
  • Basic knowledge of first order optics and aberration theory
  • Design of precision mechanisms and kinematic systems
  • 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
  • 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 $120,000 - $145,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

About Atom Computing

Atom Computing is a quantum computing company that is developing a scalable quantum computer using neutral atoms. The company was founded in 2018 by Benjamin Bloom, who is a professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley. Atom Computing's approach to quantum computing is based on neutral atoms, which are more stable than other qubit technologies. The company has raised $15 million in seed funding from Venrock, Innovation Endeavors, Prelude Ventures, and DCVC.
Learn more about Atom Computing
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2018

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