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Mechanical / Optomechanical Engineer

Oratomic

Pasadena, CAJob$200–350K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$200–350K/yr
Location
Pasadena, CA
Work Authorization
Visa required • Visa sponsorship

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Job overview

Oratomic is hiring mechanical and optomechanical engineers to design, build, and operate fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. The role focuses on precision mechanical and optomechanical systems, CAD workflows, and engineering documentation, taking designs from concept through fabrication, assembly, and lab testing. Candidates should want to build a quantum computer and work collaboratively. A strong background in mechanical or optomechanical design, CAD, and hands-on hardware development is desirable.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

OpticsComputer ArchitectureCADOpto-MechanicalPrototypingAssemblyQuality AssuranceQuantum Computer DevelopmentCollaborationMechanical DesignOptomechanical DesignHardware Development

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Oratomic is on a mission to build the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer. We are actively hiring mechanical and optomechanical engineers to take part in designing, building, and operating fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will work in a tight-knit team across hardware (lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics), software, and whatever else is required to build the working quantum computer. This role will focus on the design, prototyping, and implementation of precision mechanical and optomechanical systems, as well as developing the CAD workflows and engineering documentation used across the team. You will work closely with scientists and engineers to take designs from initial concepts through fabrication, assembly, and testing in the lab. A strong background in mechanical or optomechanical design, CAD, and hands-on hardware development is desirable for this role. We are hiring at all experience levels. Requirements:

  • Wants to build a quantum computer

  • Works well in a highly collaborative team environment

Compensation:

  • $200,000-$350,000/year depending on experience

  • Benefits (health and dental coverage, 401K, unlimited PTO, paid family leave, visa sponsorship)

  • Equity

Work location: Onsite in Pasadena, CA Oratomic is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact [email protected].

How this job compares

Set against the 7,513 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$200–350K/yr
  • California median$129–180K/yr1,010 salary ranges
  • US median$106–160K/yr4,468 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $275K, is 79% above the California median midpoint ($154K) — in the top quarter of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,287 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in California and 7,513 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (6,201 postings).
Education
5,300 of the 7,513 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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