IT Specialist

IT Specialist

Location: on-site, Detroit, MI

Department: Engineering

About Atomic

Atomic Industries is reinventing American manufacturing. We design, build, and run software-defined factories that make high-performance parts for the most demanding applications on earth. Our vertically integrated approach combines AI-powered design tools, advanced simulation, and autonomous tool-making with full-scale production—all under one roof. We're a team of engineers, operators, and technologists who believe the future is built with atoms, not just bits.

Role Overview

We're hiring an IT Specialist to take ownership of our growing IT infrastructure across multiple physical and cloud environments. This person will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, security, scaling, and support of IT systems that span our production facility, engineering team, and remote operations. You’ll work closely with our engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient connectivity for mission-critical operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role: you’ll build and run the IT backbone of a modern industrial company, from network topology to endpoint security to internal tools. As we scale, you’ll help grow the IT team and define the standards for technology operations across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain secure networks, VPNs, and connectivity across offices, production floors, and cloud platforms

Manage internal systems including email, file sharing, device provisioning, access control, and communications

Own security protocols for internal systems and work with leadership on access policies and compliance

Support hardware and software procurement, setup, and lifecycle management for both plant and office environments

Serve as the go-to resource for troubleshooting and resolving internal IT issues

Interface with engineering, finance, and operations teams to define and implement IT requirements

Support ERP implementation, database systems, and integrations with shop floor software

Document and scale internal IT processes as we grow

Qualifications

Must-haves:

4+ years experience managing IT systems in an industrial, manufacturing, or startup environment

Experience with enterprise networking (firewalls, routing, VLANs), endpoint management, and cloud infrastructure

Strong knowledge of device management (Windows, Mac, Linux) and SaaS administration (Google Workspace, Slack, etc)

Track record of leading or being part of ERP, MRP, or other infrastructure rollouts

Deep comfort with high-autonomy, high-accountability environments

Nice-to-haves:

Experience in manufacturing environments (on-premise CNC machines, printers, PLCs, shop floor sensors)

Security certifications or experience with compliance frameworks (e.g., CMMC, NIST, SOC 2)

Prior experience hiring or managing a small IT team

Experience scripting automation for internal processes (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc)

Compensation

Base Salary: $85,000–$120,000 depending on experience

Equity: Meaningful early-stage equity

Benefits: Full medical, dental, and vision. 401k. Paid time off. Onsite perks and flexible work options.

Fair Hiring

Atomic Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and candidate qualifications.