Principal Subsystem Build and Test Engineer

Atom Computing

Boulder, CO

On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to technically proficient engineers with leadership experience working in quantum computing and precision hardware manufacturing.

Best fit for

Candidates with leadership experience in multidisciplinary engineering teams
— “Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians.”
Individuals with a strong background in optical and mechanical subsystems
— “Lead the build, integration, and testing of optical, vacuum/mechanical, RF, electronic, and cable assemblies.”
Candidates who have experience in transitioning first-of-a-kind hardware into repeatable production
— “Experience taking first-of-a-kind hardware through build, test, troubleshooting, and transition into repeatable production.”

Things to consider

Candidates must be physically capable of lifting objects up to 25 pounds
— “Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in translating complex designs into practical assembly methods
— “Partner with Engineering on first-of-a-kind builds and translate designs into practical assembly and test methods.”
Emphasize your ability to troubleshoot and distinguish design issues from process problems
— “Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to distinguish design issues from process, material, equipment, and workmanship problems.”
Showcase your history of establishing repeatable build processes and procedures
— “Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to establish repeatable build processes, work instructions, fixtures, and test procedures.”
Demonstrate your hands-on experience with optical alignment and precision assembly
— “Provide hands-on technical direction for optical alignment, precision assembly, integration, and troubleshooting.”
Emphasize your ability to maintain accurate build and test records
— “Maintain accurate build, inspection, and test records and release verified subsystems to System Integration & Test (SI&T).”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

lead the build, integration, and testing of optical, vacuum/mechanical, RF, electronic, and cable assemblies
manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians

Typical background

BS in Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field

Skills & requirements

Required

Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Or Manufacturing EngineeringBuilding, Integrating, Testing, Or Developing Precision Optical, Scientific, Or Similarly Complex HardwareMentoring Engineers And Technicians In An Integration, Manufacturing, Or Test Environment

Preferred

Experience With Neutral-atom Quantum Computers

Stack & domain

BS In Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Or Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, Or A Related Technical FieldBuilding, Integrating, Testing, Or Developing Precision Optical, Scientific, Or Similarly Complex HardwareMentoring Engineers And Technicians In An Integration, Manufacturing, Or Test EnvironmentAssembling, Aligning, Integrating, And Testing Precision Optical SystemsWorking With Electronic/rf, Vacuum, Mechanical, Or Electromechanical SubsystemsTaking First-of-a-kind Hardware Through Build, Test, Troubleshooting, And Transition Into Repeatable ProductionOptical Assembly, Alignment, Cleanliness, Bonding Coordination, And The Measurements Used To Verify Precision Optical SubsystemsElectronic And RF Assembly, Chassis And Cable Checkout, And Vacuum And Mechanical Build RequirementsTroubleshooting SkillsWorking With Released Drawings, Work Instructions, Inspection Criteria, Test Procedures, Calibrated EquipmentLead The Build, Integration, And Testing Of Optical, Vacuum/mechanical, RF, Electronic, And Cable AssembliesManage And Develop A Multidisciplinary Team Of Engineers And TechniciansPartner With Engineering On First-of-a-kind Builds And Translate Designs Into Practical Assembly And Test MethodsWork With Manufacturing Engineering And Quality To Establish Repeatable Build Processes, Work Instructions, Fixtures, And Test ProceduresProvide Hands-on Technical Direction For Optical Alignment, Precision Assembly, Integration, And TroubleshootingDiagnose Build And Test Failures And Work With Engineering To Identify Design, Process, Material, Or Workmanship IssuesEnsure Required Materials, Documentation, Qualified Personnel, And Calibrated Equipment Are Available Before Builds BeginMaintain Accurate Build, Inspection, And Test Records And Release Verified Subsystems To System Integration & Test (si&t)Track Build Progress, First-pass Acceptance, Rework, And Cycle Time And Use Repeat-build Findings To Improve Processes And FixturesOversee Approved Subsystem Measurements And Acceptance Tests, Including Optical Characterization, Electronic Checkout, And Applicable Mechanical Or Vacuum VerificationCollaborate With Leadership To Plan Personnel, Workspace, Fixtures, And Shared Equipment Across Parallel Build EffortsQuantum ComputingOpticalMechanicalElectronicRFVacuum

About the role

Original posting from Atom Computing via Lever

Responsibilities:
Lead the build, integration, and testing of optical, vacuum/mechanical, RF, electronic, and cable assemblies.
Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians.
Partner with Engineering on first-of-a-kind builds and translate designs into practical assembly and test methods.
Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to establish repeatable build processes, work instructions, fixtures, and test procedures.
Provide hands-on technical direction for optical alignment, precision assembly, integration, and troubleshooting.
Diagnose build and test failures and work with Engineering to identify design, process, material, or workmanship issues.
Ensure required materials, documentation, qualified personnel, and calibrated equipment are available before builds begin.
Maintain accurate build, inspection, and test records and release verified subsystems to System Integration & Test (SI&T).
Track build progress, first-pass acceptance, rework, and cycle time and use repeat-build findings to improve processes and fixtures.
Oversee approved subsystem measurements and acceptance tests, including optical characterization, electronic checkout, and applicable mechanical or vacuum verification.
Collaborate with leadership to plan personnel, workspace, fixtures, and shared equipment across parallel build efforts.
Experience & Education:
BS in Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience. Advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of experience building, integrating, testing, or developing precision optical, scientific, or similarly complex hardware.
3+ years of experience mentoring engineers and technicians in an integration, manufacturing, or test environment.
Qualifications:
Extensive hands-on experience assembling, aligning, integrating, and testing precision optical systems.
Experience working with electronic/RF, vacuum, mechanical, or electromechanical subsystems.
Experience taking first-of-a-kind hardware through build, test, troubleshooting, and transition into repeatable production.
Practical knowledge of optical assembly, alignment, cleanliness, bonding coordination, and the measurements used to verify precision optical subsystems.
Working knowledge of electronic and RF assembly, chassis and cable checkout, and vacuum and mechanical build requirements.
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to distinguish design issues from process, material, equipment, and workmanship problems.
Experience working with released drawings, work instructions, inspection criteria, test procedures, calibrated equipment, and nonconformance processes.
Desire to coach engineers and technicians and distinguish process problems from design issues.
Experience with quantum computing, atomic physics, advanced photonics, aerospace, semiconductor, scientific instrumentation, or similarly complex hardware preferred.
Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.

Source: Atom Computing careers (Lever)