Senior Mechanical Engineer

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

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Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Xanadu in Toronto is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Hardware Team. You will model and design complex mechanical systems for Xanadu's rack-scale quantum computer, focusing on thermal stability and robust assemblies.

With a strong background in mechanical design and thermal management, you will own mechanical aspects of multi-disciplinary projects and collaborate with engineers to deliver scalable photonic hardware solutions.

Qualifications

• BSc or higher in mechanical engineering or relevant discipline.
• 5+ years industry or academic experience in mechanical engineering.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently or with diverse teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration across disciplines.
• Experience with thermal simulations to achieve stable temperatures in small enclosures.
• Proficiency in GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Model all elements of Xanadu's rack-scale quantum computer devices.
• Design and produce robust mechanical solutions to support devices.
• Take mechanical ownership of complex assemblies and thermal management.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to extract requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal management

GD&T

Collaboration

Vibration mitigation design

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc or higher in mechanical engineering

MSc in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

CAM software

CNC machining

3D printing

Job description

About Xanadu

Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.

About Xanadu

Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.

At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

Your Role And Responsibilities

As part of the Hardware Team in Toronto, you will take your experience in delivering complex mechanical, vibration-control and cooling solutions, and apply it to Xanadu's rack-scale quantum computer development. In the role of mechanical engineer, you will join a growing team to model all elements that make up our complex devices, as well as design and produce robust mechanical solutions to support them. With your strong background in mechanical design and thermal management, and your strong experience in producing complex assemblies, you will be taking the mechanical ownership of the world's first photonic computers that will be deployed at scale to serve customers.

Basic Qualifications And Experience

• BSc or higher in mechanical engineering or relevant related discipline
• 5+ years industry or academic experience in a relevant discipline
• Self-motivated, comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with people of all disciplines on complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with thermal simulations to achieve optimal temperature stability and uniformity in small enclosures
• Proficiency in GD&T

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

• MSc in mechanical engineering or relevant related discipline
• 8+ years combined academic + industry experience, including 3+ years in an industry role
• Experience in designing mechanical assemblies with 50+ parts including electronics and/or photonic components
• Experience with designing customized rack solutions compliant with EIA-310 standards
• Experience in thermal modelling and cooling solutions of electronics/photonics ICs, together with CAD model mesh definition to fully simulate temperatures expected at steady state
• Hands on experience with industry manufacturing techniques for metallic and plastic parts
• Expert-level experience with major CAD and CAM software
• Hands on experience with CNC machining, 3D printing to quickly prototype concepts and ideas
• Experience with liaising with machining centres for parts production
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams to extract requirements
• Expertise in vibration mitigation design, including structural and acoustic vibration in chassis and interconnect assemblies
• Experience with high volume sheet metal stamping and forming processes, with a strong understanding of DFM principles
• An exceptional candidate will have experience specifying or designing production rack-scale electrical power distribution

This is for an existing position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 140,000 - 180,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at [e-mail].

Please be advised that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.