Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, Matter Compiler

Atomic Machines is on Earth to radically advance humanity’s command over matter.  Our mission is real-time bits-to-atoms manufacturing of anything at any scale, and to that end, we’re developing an entirely new digital micro-device manufacturing platform that is going to redefine how things are made, and do so while simultaneously enabling the rapid creation at any scale of new classes of machines – think medical micro-robotics, true lab-on-chip microfluidics, tunable antennas, ultrafast high-power and high-frequency RF switching devices and many more.  The first device we are building with our platform has exceptional large-scale product/market fit and commercial traction, and we are pushing hard to share it with the world.

Our offices are in Berkeley and Santa Clara, California.

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• Our autonomous micro-manufacturing platform incorporating process technologies such as physical vapor deposition, vacuum material handling, laser micromachining, electrochemical, fluid handling and dispense, bonding and joining, conveyance systems, and more.
• Lead a cross-functional team of highly experienced mechanical, software, electrical, process and materials engineers; managing projects, risks, and shaping our technology development path.
• Be an exemplary pillar for engineering excellence with concise documentation, analytical models, and strong engineering decision making to provide a detailed understanding of machine performance.
• Drive your work through rapid learning loops leveraging our in-house lab, fab, and machine shop.
• Work with experts from other teams to ensure systems are performant while being efficient, operable, and reliable; challenging assumptions and building strong professional relationships.

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• 10+ years of experience designing complex multi-physics precision mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated deep expertise in one or more disciplines and breadth or the ability to learn across the following engineering disciplines: precision engineering, machine design, mechanisms, thermal, vacuum, fluids, optics, electromagnetics, sensors, materials.
• Proficiency in systems engineering and system architecture definition.
• Multiple successful product life cycles that you’ve stewarded from conception to successful market launch.
• Experience leading cross functional technical teams toward successful product development in multiple technical domains.
• Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals, design principles, and detailed engineering definition.
• Infectious creativity and inventiveness, the ability to take and manage technical risks, and lead by influencing.
• Resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability, with no task too big or too small.
• A willingness to learn; a willingness to teach.
• Minimum B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.