Atom Computing

Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Atom Computing$150K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree preferred
  • 5-8+ years of experience in opto-mechanical design
  • Hands-on experience with optics and opto-mechanical best practices
  • Mastery of SolidWorks, PDM, or similar software
  • Strong background with finite element analysis (FEA)
  • Understanding of material science for adhesives in an optical setup
  • Experienced in design, tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M and ISO 10110

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with optical engineers and physicists in designing mechanics for optical subsystems
  • Design ultra-high vacuum chambers and mechanical couplers for optical systems
  • Lead complex projects from initial concept through to delivery
  • Analyze engineering requirements and propose balanced solutions
  • Create innovative designs and specifications at both component and system levels
  • Perform stability, thermal, and tolerance analyses on design solutions
  • Support hands-on assembly and integration of final designs

Benefits

  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • 401K company matching
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Daily drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to help lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems, while also assisting with fixturing, assembly, alignment, test, and integration.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work independently and 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
  • Own complex technical projects from concept to delivery
  • 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
  • 5-8+ years opto-mechanical design experience


Qualifications

  • Hands on experience with optics and opto-mechanical best practices
  • 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
  • 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
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical reviews
  • Proven track record of owning complex technical projects
  • 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 $150,000 - $175,000, 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
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50 employees
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Founded
2018

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