Job Description
About Atomic Semi
Atomic Semi is building a small, fast semiconductor fab.
It’s already possible to build this with today’s technology and a few simplifications. We’ll build the tools ourselves so we can quickly iterate and improve.
We’re building a small team of exceptional, hands-on engineers to make this happen. Mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer, and process. We’ll own the stack from atoms to architecture. Our team is optimistic about the future and we want to continue pushing the limits of technology.
Smaller is better. Faster is better. Building it ourselves is better.
We believe our team and lab can build anything. We’ve set up 3D printers, a wide array of microscopes, e-beam writers, general fabrication equipment - and whatever is missing, we’ll just invent along the way.
Atomic was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.
About the team
As a part of the overall Business Operations team, the Senior Facilities Engineer plays a key role in ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The Business Operations team helps to ensure consistency and reliability in a fast-moving startup environment. The Business Operations team supports all major scopes within the company, including but not limited to: finance & accounting; legal; HR; IT; compliance; People Ops & HR; Facilities; IT. No task is too small. If it needs doing, the Business Operations team does it.
About the role
We’re hiring a Senior Facilities Engineer to help us build out new spaces and keep our office, lab, and production spaces running smoothly day to day. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes fixing things, building things, and solving problems on the spot. Priorities change, things break, new equipment shows up, and spaces evolve. We’re looking for someone practical, reliable, and detail-oriented who takes pride in keeping things working and safe.
You’ll work across our facilities in Texas and California, including office, lab, manufacturing, and light industrial, owning maintenance, repairs, construction, equipment setup, and vendor coordination. Some days you’ll be helping architects and engineers design and execute on 100,000 square feet of new space, other days assembling furniture, running cable, supporting lab installs, or coordinating a contractor visit.
Responsibilities
Own and coordinate construction and install projects from ideation to delivery and operation (furniture, shelving, process piping, electrical/mechanical work, cabling, etc.)
Perform and coordinate day-to-day facilities maintenance and repairs across office, lab, and production areas
Troubleshoot and fix issues with building systems, equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure
Support lab and R&D teams with equipment moves, setups, and facility needs
Coordinate and escort vendors and contractors when specialized work is required
Spot problems early and fix or escalate them before they become bigger issues
Help keep facilities safe, organized, and operational
Pitch in on one-off projects and urgent fixes as they come up
Requirements
BS degree in one of the following: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering
5+ years of experience in managing large-scale construction projects, preferably within the industrial or manufacturing sector that were ground-up and/or retrofit projects
Familiar with basic safety practices and facility compliance requirements
Experience working with HVAC, MEP systems, or process equipment
Have owned general maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and building systems
Experience with preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting
Experience with working in an active lab or light industrial environment
Ability to travel (up to 50%) to various work sites
Nice to have
Experience in semiconductor, hardware, lab, or manufacturing environments
Experience supporting fast-growing or startup teams
Experience working with HVAC, MEP systems, or process equipment
Working at Atomic Semi
We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and a lab/office in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA.
Benefits: Atomic Semi offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
Visa Sponsorship
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) retirement plan
Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.
Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.