Atom Computing
Principal Subsystem Build and Test Engineer
$185K–$210K
Boulder, CO · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 17, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years building, integrating, testing, or developing precision optical, scientific, or similarly complex hardware; 3+ years mentoring engineers and technicians in an integration, manufacturing, or test environment.
- Education
- BS in Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
About the job
Leads subsystem build, integration, testing, and process improvement for precision optical and other complex hardware, from first-of-a-kind builds through repeatable production.
What you'll do
- Lead hands-on assembly, alignment, integration, troubleshooting, and testing of optical, vacuum/mechanical, RF, electronic, and cable assemblies.
- Manage and develop engineers and technicians; coordinate build resources and work with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality.
- Establish repeatable build and test processes, maintain records, release verified subsystems, and improve performance using build metrics and repeat-build findings.
What they ask for
- Extensive hands-on experience assembling, aligning, integrating, and testing precision optical systems.
- Experience with electronic/RF, vacuum, mechanical, or electromechanical subsystems and first-of-a-kind hardware.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with released drawings, work instructions, inspection criteria, test procedures, calibrated equipment, and nonconformance processes.
- Capable of lifting and moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree.
- Experience in quantum computing, atomic physics, advanced photonics, aerospace, semiconductor, scientific instrumentation, or similarly complex hardware.
Pay
USD 185,000–210,000 per year (base salary)
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