Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will help lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems for quantum computers and assist with fixturing, assembly, alignment, test and integration. You will work with optical engineers and physicists on laser distribution, microscope imaging, optical cavities and vacuum chambers.

What you will do

• Design mechanics for optical subsystems in laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging and optical cavities
• Design ultra-high vacuum chambers, vacuum system housing and mechanical coupling to optical systems
• Own complex technical projects from concept to delivery
• Analyze and recommend trade-offs to balance competing requirements
• Create designs and specifications from component level up to system level
• Evaluate designs with stability, thermal and tolerance analysis
• Assist in hands-on assembly, alignment and integration of finalized designs

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5-8+ years opto-mechanical design experience
• 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 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
• Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in engineering

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Unlimited paid time off
• 401K company matching
• Short- and long-term disability
• FSA
• Dependent care benefits
• Life insurance
• Drinks, snacks and catered team lunches in the office every day

About the company

Atom Computing builds quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms. The company describes its team as scientists, engineers and business professionals.