Atom Computing

Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager

Atom Computing$160K — $185K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field required.
  • 5+ years in opto-mechanical system design and development, preferably in optoelectronics, lasers, optical communications, or optics in computing.
  • Experience with SolidWorks, PDM, or equivalent design and data management software.
  • Strong knowledge of first order optics and aberration theory.
  • Ability and passion for recruiting the best Mechanical and Opto-Mechanical Engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Hire, lead, mentor, and manage a team of high-performing mechanical and opto-mechanical engineers.
  • Provide technical leadership for the design and integration of complex opto-mechanical systems.
  • Lead the development of mechanical specifications and testing processes.
  • Ensure the integration of opto-mechanical systems with mechanical and software components.
  • Develop and execute project plans, timelines, and budgets while ensuring cross-functional alignment.
  • Manage vendor relationships and procurement of mechanical components.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintaining ongoing communication with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
  • Unlimited paid time off.
  • 401K company matching.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Catered team lunches and office snacks.
Full Job Description
As Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of mechanical and opto-mechanical engineers who are driving the mechanical design, development and integration of subsystems for our quantum computers. You will bring in-depth knowledge of ensuring performance and stability of complex mechanical and opto-mechanical systems.

Job Requirements

  • Hire, lead, mentor and manage a team of high-performing mechanical and opto-mechanical engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Provide technical leadership for the design, development, and integration of complex opto-mechanical systems for laser-based optoelectronic equipment.
  • Lead the development of mechanical specifications, heat transfer, structural mechanics and dynamics, as well as opto-mechanical hardware design, fabrication techniques and testing.
  • Ensure the integration of opto-mechanical systems with mechanical and software components.
  • Develop and execute project plans, timelines, and budgets, while ensuring cross-functional alignment. Provide clear direction to ensure targets are met and consistent updates to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Manage vendor relationships and procurement of mechanical components.
  • Oversee the creation of detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports and user manuals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintaining ongoing communication with technical managers, project leaders, peers and support staff.
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.


Experience & Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related field required
  • 5+ years in opto-mechanical system design and development, preferably in optoelectronics, lasers, optical communications, or optics in computing.


Qualifications

  • Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing, early-stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and has a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty
  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware and software engineers, and support staff
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a changing work environment
  • 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
  • Strong knowledge of first order optics and aberration theory
  • Design of precision mechanisms and kinematic systems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience and proficiency to manage projects and teams effectively
  • Ability and passion for recruiting the best Mechanical and Opto-Mechanical Engineers from academia and industry


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 $160,000 - $185,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer a bonus plan and incentive stock options for 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
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50 employees
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Founded
2018

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