Atomos Systems · 3 weeks ago
Principal MEMS Fabrication Engineer- Actuator Systems (Early Hire)
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expAtomos Systems is seeking a hands-on MEMS Fabrication Engineer to lead the design, process development, characterization, and productization of a novel micro-scale actuator platform. This role involves multi-physics modeling, microfabrication, and early manufacturing scale-up, allowing the engineer to shape the core architecture and manufacturing strategy of the company.
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Responsibilities
Design & Simulation: Build and refine multi-physics models with emphasis on electromechanical and fluid behavior
Process Development: Invent and iterate custom, non-standard MEMS process flows from first principles; define and manage Pareto trade spaces across performance, yield, and manufacturability
Microfabrication: Own end-to-end fabrication, including patterning, surface engineering, thin-film deposition and etching
Characterization: Validate designs using destructive and non-destructive techniques, including SEM, C–V measurements, and accelerated stress testing
Qualification
Required
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent practical expertise
3+ years of hands-on micro-fabrication experience and multi-physics modeling
Deep understanding of thin-film deposition using physical and chemical methods (PVD, CVD, ALD etc)
Strong materials science fundamentals: mechanical behavior, thin-film stress, adhesion, electrochemistry
Demonstrated experience inventing and scaling new fabrication processes, with attention to yield, repeatability, and failure modes
Practical understanding of fluid dynamics and microfluidic behavior as it relates to microfabrication and device performance
Developed and owned processes such as electrodeposition, electroforming, and/or anodization
Strong problem-solving abilities with a first-principles approach to complex challenges
Clear communication and strong ownership in a startup setting
Genuine enthusiasm for robotics and physically intelligent systems
A builder mindset: rapid iteration, learning from failure, and shipping real hardware
Company
Atomos Systems
To create embodied intelligence to transform the physical world for the benefit of all humanity.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase