# Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer at Atom Computing

- Company: Atom Computing
- What the company does: Atom Computing develops gate-based quantum computers that use arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms as qubits. Backed by Innovation Endeavors.
- Company website: https://atom-computing.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Boulder, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $170K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-29
- Apply by: 2026-11-13
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/atomcomputing/cc0fea43-0b38-4d43-bced-70b30000a947
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/atom-computing-principal-opto-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

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.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree is a plus
- 10+ years opto-mechanical design experience
- 8+ years of hands-on optics assembly experience in a laboratory environment
- Deep expertise and demonstrated leadership in the design and build of complex opto-mechanical systems
- Proven track record of driving complex technical initiatives from conception through deployment, and the ability to mentor and scale the engineering team's capabilities
- Mastery of SolidWorks, PDM, or equivalent design and data management software

Tags: Optical Engineering

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