Project Engineer

Atom Computing
Boulder, CO
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with systems engineering or R&D project management experience who can coordinate cross-functional teams in quantum computing hardware development.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with systems engineering or R&D project management experience in quantum computing hardware
    — “1+ years’ experience in product engineering, systems engineering, quantum, and/or R&D project management experience at multi-disciplinary, deep tech companies.”
  • Individuals who can manage complex hardware deliverables and integrate multiple technical domains
    — “Expertise in project organization, multi-tasking, and tracking complex hardware deliverables.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires managing technical bottlenecks and maintaining schedule commitments in a high-stakes environment
    — “Manage program tracking frameworks—including risk registers, rolling action item logs (RAIL), and review cadences—to identify technical bottlenecks and mitigate delays early.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to document lessons learned and refine processes iteratively
    — “Capture and document lessons learned throughout hardware integration and testing phases to refine future scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow processes.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing cross-disciplinary technical alignment and process refinement
    — “Facilitate cross-functional technical alignment and daily workflow coordination across physics, optics, software, systems, and hardware engineering teams.”
  • Showcase proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet in your resume and interview examples
    — “Proficiency with project management and technical collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or MS Project.”
  • Demonstrate a history of proposing continuous improvements without sacrificing design standards or timelines
    — “Track record of proposing continuous process improvements without compromising engineering design standards or schedule commitments.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • owning detailed design, build, and integration schedule
  • facilitating cross-functional alignment
  • managing program tracking frameworks
  • capturing and documenting lessons learned
Typical background
BS or MS in engineering, physics, optics, or a related field1+ years of experience in product engineering, systems engineering, or R&D project management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementCross-functional CoordinationRisk ManagementProcess ImprovementTechnical DocumentationCollaboration Tools

Preferred

Quantum Computing KnowledgeR&D Experience

Stack & domain

Product EngineeringSystems EngineeringQuantumR&D Project ManagementProject Management ToolsCritical ThinkingThought LeadershipProject OrganizationMulti-taskingTechnical AcumenAnalytical Problem-solvingCollaborative MindsetInterpersonal SkillsWritten DocumentationVerbal CommunicationQuantum Computing

About the role

Original posting from Atom Computing via Lever

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.

We are seeking a Project Engineer who will support operation and upgrades of existing neutral atom quantum computing hardware as well as a portfolio of research projects that advance the Atom Computing roadmap.

Responsibilities:

  • Own detailed design, build, and integration schedule, coordinating with program management to ensure on-time milestone completion.
  • Facilitate cross-functional technical alignment and daily workflow coordination across physics, optics, software, systems, and hardware engineering teams to drive trapped-neutral-atom computer build and integration milestones.
  • Manage program tracking frameworks—including risk registers, rolling action item logs (RAIL), and review cadences—to identify technical bottlenecks and mitigate delays early.
  • Capture and document lessons learned throughout hardware integration and testing phases to refine future scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow processes.

Experience & Education:

  • BS or MS in engineering, physics, optics, or a related field. Advanced degree a plus.
  • 1+ years’ experience in product engineering, systems engineering, quantum, and/or R&D project management experience at multi-disciplinary, deep tech companies.

Qualifications:

  • Experience operating autonomously across cross-functional teams, demonstrating critical thinking and thought leadership.
  • Expertise in project organization, multi-tasking, and tracking complex hardware deliverables.
  • Track record of proposing continuous process improvements without compromising engineering design standards or schedule commitments.
  • Strong technical acumen and analytical problem-solving skills applied to complex, low-volume, or R&D integrated hardware systems.
  • Excellent collaborative mindset and interpersonal skills tailored for fast-paced deep-tech environments.
  • Clear written documentation and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with project management and technical collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or MS Project.

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 $85,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

Source: Atom Computing careers (Lever)

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