Jobs Companies Atomcomputing Hardware Engineering Manager

About this Hardware Engineering Manager role at Atomcomputing

Atomcomputing · Onsite · Boulder, CO

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 Hardware Engineering Manager to lead the development of control systems hardware from board design through fabrication, assembly, bring-up, and integration into working instruments. This role combines people leadership with deep technical expertise in PCB fabrication and assembly, including a strong understanding of manufacturing capabilities, common failure modes, and design-for-manufacturability considerations.

In this role, you will lead engineers responsible for hardware design and bring-up while serving as a key partner to fabrication houses and contract manufacturers. Success means translating engineering designs into reliable, high-quality hardware — driving vendor performance, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and maintaining strong quality standards throughout the build process.

This position reports to the VP of Control Systems & Software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers responsible for PCB design, bring-up, and test of quantum control system instruments.
  • Build and drive strong relationships with PCB fabrication and contract assembly vendors including managing quoting and lead times, and partnering to consistently hit quality and delivery targets.
  • Lead root-cause investigation and corrective action when prototype boards come back with defects.
  • Manage the product roadmap and subsystem delivery schedules for both commercial and research projects.
  • Partner with design and test engineers on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input during the design phase, catching manufacturability issues before a board ever reaches a vendor.
  • Work closely with Atom Computing's quantum physicists, optical engineers, and hardware engineers to understand use cases and deliver hardware that addresses their needs.
  • Experience & Education

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience as a hardware engineer, including significant hands-on work with PCB fabrication and contract electronics assembly vendors specifically.
  • 2+ years managing a team of engineers, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team delivering complex hardware projects from design through manufacturing.
  • Deep working knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes, capabilities, and common failure modes.
  • Comfort working in a low-to-mid-volume, high-complexity build environment with applications to precision instruments, aerospace, photonics, or similar.
  • Demonstrated experience with root-cause and corrective-action processes for hardware quality issues.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Existing relationships with PCB fab houses or contract assembly shops in the Boulder area.
  • Analog electronics design experience.
  • RF electronics / software-defined radio experience.

  • 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 $180,000 - $220,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

    Ready to apply to Atomcomputing?
    Apply to Atomcomputing

    How this Engineering Manager salary compares

    This role pays $200,000/yrabove the typical range for Engineering Manager roles.

    $79,125 median $150,000 $180,775

    Typical range $103,750–$159,913/yr, from 6 comparable Engineering Manager listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Engineering Manager salary insights →

    Similar jobs

    Natera
    Senior Manager, Operational Excellence and Process Engineering
    Natera
    ⚡ Apply early Boulder, CO Onsite $153,100–$170,000
    ● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 11h ago
    Smith+Nephew
    Spatial Surgery Development Manager (SSDM)
    Smith+Nephew
    ⚡ Apply early US - Dallas, TX Onsite
    ● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
    Watchmaker Genomics
    Lab Manager, R&D/Process Development
    Watchmaker Genomics
    ⚡ Apply early Boulder, CO Onsite $85,000–$95,000
    ● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2w ago
    Ballard Spahr
    Business Development Manager
    Ballard Spahr
    ⚡ Apply early MN - Minneapolis Hybrid $145,000–$165,000
    ● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 3w ago
    WU
    Associate Project Manager, Project Development
    Wunder
    ⚡ Apply early Boulder, CO Hybrid $58,500–$78,000
    ● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1mo ago
    NVIDIA
    Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Robotics Manipulation
    NVIDIA
    ⚡ Apply early US, CA, Santa Clara Onsite
    ● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2mos ago
    Soniresources
    Business Development Manager (Accounting & Finance Division)
    Soniresources
    ⚡ Apply early Holmdel, NJ Hybrid
    ● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 3m ago
    Soniresources
    Business Development Manager (Accounting & Finance Division)
    Soniresources
    ⚡ Apply early New York, NY Hybrid
    ● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 3m ago
    Angellist
    Engineering Manager, Funds
    Angellist
    ⚡ Apply early San Francisco, CA Hybrid $240,000–$240,000
    ● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 15m ago

    Sign up for suggestions tailored to the jobs you open and the searches you save.

    More jobs at Atomcomputing

    See all jobs at Atomcomputing →

    Apply now
    🤖

    Whoa — hold up

    JobsRadar was built for real people having a rough time in their job search — not for automated requests. You're clicking way too fast and you're now temporarily blocked.

    Come back later. If you're genuinely job hunting, we've got your back — just act like a human.

    Catch your next role the second it’s posted.

    Create a free account and we’ll watch the boards for you — the instant a job matches your search, it lands in your inbox or Telegram. No digging, no refreshing.

    Create free account

    Free forever · takes 30 seconds · already have one?

    Get an edge on your job hunt.

    Join our Telegram channel for the stuff that helps you land the role — salary benchmarks, the weekly market pulse, and new-feature drops. No spam, just signal.

    Join the channel — it's free