Senior Mechanical Engineer

Nu Quantum; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantum technology company in Cambridge is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This role involves supporting the design and testing of quantum networking hardware, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates should have a STEM degree, proficiency in 3D CAD modelling, and experience in rapid prototyping techniques. The position offers a range of benefits including private medical coverage and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Group DIS cover (4 x salary)

1 month paid Sabbatical after 4 years of service

Generous Employee Referral Scheme

Private Medical and Dental Cover (With Vitality and Bupa)

On-site gym membership

Cycle scheme

28 days annual leave, including a 3-day company shutdown period + UK Public Holidays

Access to the Cambridge Botanical Gardens

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant STEM field.
• Proficient with 3D CAD modelling.
• Proficient at creating mechanical drawings and documentation for manufacture.
• Experience with multiple rapid prototyping techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design, manufacture, inspection and testing of prototypes.
• Lead technical workstreams, reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Design of precision components, with tolerances in the µm range.
• Developing systems suitable for ultra high vacuum and cryogenic environments.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Rapid prototyping techniques

Design for Manufacture

Design for Assembly

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant STEM field

Tools

Solidworks CAD

Job description

Overview

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Cambridge, UK
Closing date for applications: Monday 13th October 2025 at 5pm (UK time). Visa Sponsorship available

Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Technology Nu Quantum is creating the Entanglement Fabric for quantum computing scale-out. Quantum computing can solve some of the world's biggest problems, but these applications require systems that are thousands of times more powerful than those available today. Our networking architecture will unlock data centre-scale quantum computing by weaving together quantum processors to accelerate the path to fault-tolerance and transformational utility. Founded in 2018, Nu Quantum is a spin-out of the University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory. We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our highly collaborative team, to support the development of our novel quantum networking hardware. The successful candidate will be working with, and supported by, teams spanning mechanical, electronic, optical, nanofabrication, software and physics.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design, manufacture, inspection and testing of prototypes.
• Design of assembly, test and alignment fixtures containing electronic, optical and mechanical elements.
• Lead technical workstreams, reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentoring and development of team members.
• Integration of optical devices into opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Design of precision components, with tolerances in the µm range.
• Enabling user friendly designs and interfaces for the wider team.
• Developing systems suitable for use in ultra high vacuum (UHV) and cryogenic environments.
• Helping others in the company develop technical solutions with your expertise.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant STEM field.
• Proficient with 3D CAD modelling.
• Proficient at creating mechanical drawings and documentation for manufacture.
• Ability to collaborate and work with multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding specifications.
• Experience with multiple rapid prototyping techniques.
• Experience using Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience with solidworks CAD.
• Experience with UHV, cryogenic systems and MEMS design.
• Experience with mechanical Finite Element Analysis.
• Tolerance analysis.
• Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
• Thermal, vibration and user design.
• Experience with metrology.

Benefits

• Group DIS cover (4 x salary)
• 1 month paid Sabbatical after 4 years of service
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme
• Private Medical and Dental Cover (With Vitality and Bupa)
• On-site gym membership
• Cycle scheme
• Refreshments, including fruit and beverages, are available in the office.
• 28 days annual leave, including a 3-day company shutdown period + UK Public Holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 days holiday per year
• Enhanced paid family leave policies
• Access to the Cambridge Botanical Gardens