Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer
Key Skills for This Role
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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
Quantum computing startup developing neutral-atom quantum computers that offer long coherence times and high-fidelity operations for scalable quantum processing.
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