The Company
Atomionics is a Singapore-based startup building quantum sensors for subsurface exploration and universal navigation. Our sensors generate 3D models of the Earth’s subsurface to pinpoint critical resources, enable GPS-free positioning, and detect earthquakes and volcanic activity.
We specialize in cold atom interferometry—cooling atoms to near absolute zero with lasers to measure tiny gravitational changes. We’re a hands-on, high-energy team operating at the intersection of quantum physics, hardware, and AI. Engineers here work across mechanical, electronic, and software systems—treating every challenge as a workout for the mind.
Backed by Wavemaker, SGInnovate, Cap Vista, 500 Startups, Paspalis, and prominent angel investors, we’re turning deep tech into real-world impact.
Role Overview
As a Mechanical Lab Technician, you will provide critical technical support for our machining (Lathe, Milling, Cutting, Drilling) 3D printing and assembly. You will also manage the lab-space (Mech, Electronics and Physics labs) ensuring inventory, safety and cleanliness. You will have to take courses (funded by the company) to upskill in different technical domains.
Key Responsibilities
Support machining, 3D printing, mechanical assembly, rework and prototyping.
Maintain mechanical, electronics, and physics lab spaces, including tools, inventory, safety, and cleanliness.
Assist with sensor installation, packing, and field survey preparation for quantum gravimeter systems.
Work with engineers and physicists during system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment.
Attend company-funded technical courses to upskill across relevant technical domains.
Qualifications
ITE Nitec / Higher Nitec, Polytechnic Diploma, or equivalent technical qualification.
Hands-on experience with basic machining, workshop tools, assembly, or 3D printing.
Able to read simple drawings, follow work instructions, and use basic measuring tools.
Good attitude toward safety, cleanliness, ownership, and hands-on problem solving.
No prior quantum technology experience required.
Soldering experience and basic knowledge of electronics and optics.
Atomionics is a Singapore based VC-backed startup building quantum sensors for resource exploration and navigation. We measure gravity, acceleration, and rotation 1000x better than the state of the art. Our sensors can build a complete map of the underground, thus help pinpoint underground structures, like bunkers and tunnels, predict earthquakes, provide precise navigation, and build a universal positioning system that works everywhere – underground, underwater, and even in space. We have deep expertise in bringing complex technologies from a lab environment to the dynamic real world.
We are a focused group in a high-energy environment. The core of what we are building is called cold atom interferometry, where we cool down atoms to microkelvin temperatures by shooting lasers at them. This allows us to precisely measure the forces acting on them. Our team has over 30 years of combined relevant research experience and consists of people at the top of their domains with a diverse set of experience, such as in advanced rocket engines, the first digital cameras, and high resolution microscopes, apart from cold atom physics. And due to the complexity of our work, our employees get to interact with other domains such as electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, and software engineering. Our company likes to treat our work as a “gym for our minds”.
In addition, we are backed by some fantastic investors from the private and public sectors, such as Wavemaker, SGInnovate, Cap Vista, 500 Startups, and other prominent angels.