# Mechanical Engineering Leadership, Vacuum Systems at Atomic Machines

- Company: Atomic Machines
- What the company does: Atomic Machines is building the Matter Compiler, an AI-native, all-digital manufacturing system that builds working micro-machines directly from code, and PrimeSwitch, its first product family. Backed by E14 Fund.
- Company website: https://atomicmachines.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Emeryville, or Santa Clara, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-03
- Apply by: 2026-12-18
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/atomicmachines/jobs/4478506009?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/atomic-machines-mechanical-engineering-leadership-vacuum-systems/

## About the role

You’ll lead Vacuum Systems mechanical engineering and build the team and capabilities needed to expand the Matter Compiler’s manufacturing processes. Your immediate priority is our physical vapor deposition (PVD) system. The work spans vacuum chambers and pumping, deposition sources, precision motion, thermal management, and automated material handling. You’ll own development from concept through qualification and sustained operation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Technical leadership developing PVD equipment or substantial PVD modules through integration, commissioning, and qualification, with the system breadth to guide a complete tool
- Strong mechanical and vacuum engineering fundamentals: chamber design, pumping and gas loads, precision motion, thermal management, materials compatibility, and verification
- Experience adapting industry designs and practices to new requirements, with demonstrated improvements in development time or equipment performance
- Direct engineering management experience: hiring, developing independent technical ownership, addressing performance, and delivering across disciplines

Tags: Mechanical Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/atomic-machines-mechanical-engineering-leadership-vacuum-systems/