Mechanical Engineer

At Universal Quantum we are creating the impossible. Together we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. We are looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer to join our team as we develop hardware for ion-trap quantum computing. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch!

What You’ll Accomplish:

• Design, build and test thermal control systems for ion trap quantum devices.
• Design, build and test electronic enclosure assemblies for ion trap quantum devices.
• Integrate mechanical designs with laser systems and electronics designs.
• Work with a multidisciplinary and experienced team of Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Physicists and Quantum Engineers.
• Help in the planning and scheduling of projects, reporting progress and issues.
• Engage with project planning activities, risk management and scheduling requirements.

Requirements

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates:

1. Experience in the design and build of thermal management systems.
2. Experience in the design and build of electronic enclosure assemblies.
3. Experience in developing complex models to simulate thermal management systems.

Must-have Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a competitive engineering environment.
• Significant experience in the design of mechanical systems including thermal management systems and electronic enclosure assemblies.
• Proficient in 3D CAD/CAE.
• Experience in thermal/mechanical FEA and stress/strain analysis
• Experience in mechanical structural design
• Experience in thermal/mechanical testing and methods
• Understanding of material science and the limitations it imposes on vacuum and thermal systems.
• Experience in working with and managing suppliers and contractors
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Team Player
• An undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques.
• Experience in the design and build of vacuum systems
• Experience in the design and build of cryogenic systems
• Experience in vibrational/resonance modelling
• Experience in fatigue and creep analysis
• Experience of using SolidWorks and Ansys

Benefits

Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited paid holiday allowance, flexible working options, 10% matching pension, personal development budget, generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, life insurance and relocation support.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion
At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. As a proud signatory of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC), we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.