Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.
Atom Computing is seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to help lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems, while also assisting with fixturing, assembly, alignment, and testing.
Job Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Own complex technical projects from concept to delivery
- Assist in hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized designs
- Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds
Experience & Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree is a plus5-8+ years opto-mechanical design experienceQualifications
Hands on experience with optics and opto-mechanical best practicesExperience with SolidWorks, PDM, or equivalent design and data management softwareExperience with FEA (meshing, modal analysis, thermal analysis, etc.) and corresponding first order analysisUnderstanding of material science related to adhesives in an optical environmentDFMA, tolerancing, drawings to ASME Y14.5M and ISO 10110Strong knowledge of first order optics and aberration theoryDesign of precision mechanisms and kinematic systemsExperience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical reviewsProven track record of owning complex technical projectsAbility to work effectively in an open, collaborative environmentExcellent communication, listening, and people skills