Mechanical Engineer – Vacuum Opto Mechanical Assembly - 822

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer in our Broomfield, CO location to apply their skills to the development of our next generation large-scale quantum computers. In this role, you will own the mechanical design of a precision quantum hardware subsystem that physically houses the core of our ion trap quantum computer. This subsystem integrates an ultra-high vacuum chamber, ion trap hardware, precision beam delivery and detection optics, electrical control components, and associated structural, thermal, and alignment features. The work spans early-stage architecture, detailed opto mechanical design, tolerance and stability analysis, hands on prototyping, and iteration alongside physicists, electrical engineers, and systems engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree minimum
• 5+ years of experience involving one or more of the following areas: cryogenic system design, vacuum systems, thermal modeling, qubits, atomic physics, spectroscopy, optics, electronics, or laboratory work in the physical sciences preferred.
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years’ experience in scientific research and development, engineering, or leadership roles
• Experience leading a team in designing or operating cryogenic and/or XHV systems.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, and experience in working with customers and partners.
• Experience with Onshape, Comsol, and Ansys tools.
• Experience in magnetic field simulation and magnetic coil design.
• Experience performing simulation and modeling to inform experiments.
• Experience with control systems for data collection, signal processing, and analysis.
• Experience with electrical and fiber optic feedthroughs.
• Experience with extreme-high vacuum environments.
• Experience with trapped ions and ion transport.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical development and deployment of precision, multi-functional, quantum hardware assemblies from early concepts to detailed design to final procurement for next-generation trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Design mechanical interfaces, mounting structures, and housing modules for complex optical, electrical, cryogenic, and vacuum subsystems.
• Design precision environmental control systems.
• Work with subsystem leads and systems engineers to maintain thorough interface control documents (ICDs).
• Derive detailed mechanical subsystem and component requirements from higher-level requirements.
• Maintain thorough, version-controlled CAD models and BOMs.
• Partner with lab validation & integration teams to build and test prototype assemblies.
• Complete FEM models to predict the structural, electrical, thermal, magnetic, and acoustic performance of complex subsystem assemblies.
• Partners with quantum physicists and subsystem leads to optimize optical, electrical, cryogenic, and vacuum subsystem designs.
• Partner with manufacturing team leads to optimize the lead time, SWAP-C, and uptime of subsystems.
• Communicate findings and design proposals to larger technical, management, and executive teams.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

• Incentive Eligible
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior