Atom Computing
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer
$150K–$175K
Boulder, CO · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jun 30, 2026
- Experience
- 5-8+ years opto-mechanical design experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree is a plus.
About the job
Leads opto-mechanical design and integration for optical subsystems in neutral-atom quantum computers, from concept through assembly, alignment, and testing.
What you'll do
- Design mechanics for laser distribution, high-numerical-aperture microscope imaging, optical cavities, and vacuum systems.
- Perform stability, thermal, and tolerance analyses; recommend solutions balancing engineering requirements.
- Own technical projects and assist with hands-on assembly, alignment, and integration.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 5-8+ years opto-mechanical design experience.
- Hands-on optics experience; mastery of SolidWorks, PDM, or equivalent design and data management software.
- Strong FEA and first-order analysis background; knowledge of first-order optics, aberration theory, precision mechanisms, and kinematic systems.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical reviews.
Pay
USD $150,000 - $175,000 base salary
Tools
SolidWorks, PDM, FEA, ASME Y14.5M, ISO 10110
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