Rack-Scale Data Center Engineer — Equity & Benefits

Xanadu; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Xanadu in Toronto is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to own rack-scale mechanical design, thermal management, and packaging for our quantum computer hardware. You will model and size CDU/PDU infrastructure and lead the mechanical integration of sub-systems within our racks.

The role requires hands-on expertise in CFD/FEA, GD&T, sheet metal design, and fast iteration with cross-functional teams to ensure precise temperature stability and low vibration in high-density environments.

Qualifications

• BSc or higher in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of industry experience in data center thermal/mechanical systems engineering.
• Proficiency in system-level thermal and hydraulic sizing, including CDU/PDU selection and integration.
• Hands-on thermal simulations (CFD/FEA) for temperature stability and low vibration.
• GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis for complex assemblies, especially blind-mate connections.
• Deep familiarity with mechanical packaging (sheet metal, machined parts, structural frames).
• Able to work independently and with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and end-to-end mechanical ownership experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical, vibration-control, and thermal-cooling solutions for Xanadu’s rack-scale quantum computer development.
• Model and size key rack infrastructure (CDUs, PDUs, manifolds, liquid cooling loops).
• Own mechanical design of sub-system modules integrating into racks; ensure integration with photonic, electrical, optical, and software teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal management

CFD/FEA

GD&T

Sheet metal design

CAD/CAM

3D printing

CNC machining

rack-scale packaging

team collaboration

Education

BSc in mechanical engineering

MSc in mechanical engineering

Tools

Ansys Icepak

SimScale

FloTHERM

Job description

Xanadu in Toronto is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to own rack-scale mechanical design, thermal management, and packaging for our quantum computer hardware. You will model and size CDU/PDU infrastructure and lead the mechanical integration of sub-systems within our racks.

The role requires hands-on expertise in CFD/FEA, GD&T, sheet metal design, and fast iteration with cross-functional teams to ensure precise temperature stability and low vibration in high-density environments.