Quantum Hardware Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Systems

Universal Quantum; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Unlimited paid holiday

Flexible working options

10% matching pension

Personal development budget

Parental support policy

Private health/dental insurance

Life insurance

Relocation support

Job summary

Universal Quantum in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help develop hardware for ion-trap quantum computing. You will design, build and test thermal control systems and electronic enclosure assemblies for ion trap devices, and work with a multidisciplinary team to integrate mechanical designs with laser systems and electronics.

The role emphasizes planning, risk management and collaboration across engineers, physicists and quantum specialists.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a competitive engineering environment.
• Experience designing thermal management systems and electronic enclosures.
• Proficient in 2D & 3D CAD with detailed drawings.
• Experience with CAE tools for thermal and mechanical FEA.
• Experience in thermal/mechanical testing.
• Materials science understanding for vacuum/thermal systems.
• Experience managing suppliers and contractors.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; team player.
• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Thermal management design

Electronic enclosure design

2D & 3D CAD

CAE for thermal/FEA

Thermal/mechanical testing

Materials for vacuum/thermal systems

Supplier/contractor management

Interpersonal & communication

Mechanical eng degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Job description

Universal Quantum in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help develop hardware for ion-trap quantum computing. You will design, build and test thermal control systems and electronic enclosure assemblies for ion trap devices, and work with a multidisciplinary team to integrate mechanical designs with laser systems and electronics.

The role emphasizes planning, risk management and collaboration across engineers, physicists and quantum specialists.