Atom Computing
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer
Boulder, CO · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$4,669 more — $154,669 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $154,669 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · Boulder, CO. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.
- 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.
Requirements
- Hands on experience with optics and opto-mechanical best practices
- Strong knowledge of first order optics and aberration theory
- 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
- 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
- Design of precision mechanisms and kinematic systems
- Excellent communication, listening, and people skills
- Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds
Compensation
- The base salary range for this position is between $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience.
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