Senior Mechanical Engineer

Academic Key; Oxford; Ibrido; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Home technology stipend

Descrizione del lavoro

IonQ, Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical design from requirements through to manufacture. You will work on hardware surrounding the quantum processor, including cryostat requirements and supporting structures, collaborating with scientists and engineers.

You will produce CAD designs, BOMs, and assembly drawings, ensuring designs are buildable and documented in PLM. A degree in mechanical engineering and ~5 years in the field are expected.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Around five years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Self-driven, proactive and able to work with scientists and engineers.

Mansioni

• Mechanically integrate multiple sub-systems into one complete system.
• Produce 3D designs of system assemblies with detailed 2D drawings and BOMs.
• Design systems for vacuum pump down, gas handling and coolant management.
• Plan cabling, optical fibre, and other physical services routing.
• Gather requirements and roll out upgrades to system builds.

Conoscenze

CAD ability

Complex multidisciplinary systems

Cryogenic or vacuum systems

GD&T and drawings

PLM systems or thermal analysis

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

SolidWorks

Descrizione del lavoro

About IonQ: IonQ, Inc . [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance . Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before. Role At Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, we are building the first practical quantum computer. Our systems are based on ion traps, which hold individual atomic ions tens of microns above the surface of a chip, and we design and build them in house, bringing together optomechanics, vacuum and cryogenic technology, electronics and system infrastructure. We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Systems team and take ownership of mechanical design from first requirements through to manufacture and integration. You will work on the hardware that surrounds the quantum processor, including cryostat requirements, cooling equipment, vacuum chambers and supporting structures, often in areas where the requirements are not yet fully defined. Responsibilities: You will work alongside scientists, technicians and the wider hardware design teams to bring new systems through to manufacture. That means producing CAD designs, bills of materials and assembly drawings, managing documentation in our PLM system and working with suppliers and our manufacturing team. Our manufacturing team handles most assembly, but you will support technicians in the lab, investigate problems when they arise and make sure your designs can be built in practice. The work ranges from complex system layout to simple brackets and documentation, and you will see each piece through to completion. Key responsibilities include: Mechanically integrate multiple sub systems into one complete system, driving the overall mechanical layout. Produce 3D designs of system assemblies and infrastructure, with detailed 2D drawings and bills of materials. Design systems for vacuum pump down, gas handling and coolant management lines. Plan the routing of cables, optical fibre and other physical services throughout the system. Gather and scope requirements with scientists and engineers, then roll out upgrades and variations to system builds. Requirements: You will be a mechanical engineer with a strong design background and a practical understanding of how things are assembled and manufactured. A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, and around five years of relevant industry experience will give you the grounding the role needs. We want someone proactive who asks questions, gathers requirements, spots the missing details and sees a job through. You will be comfortable working independently with a high degree of autonomy, while collaborating closely with scientists and engineers across disciplines. Quantum experience is not required. You’d be a great fit with: Established CAD ability, ideally in SolidWorks, with a focus on assembly structure. Experience of complex multidisciplinary systems and good assembly practice. Experience with cryogenic or vacuum systems. Familiarity with GD&T and preparing drawings for manufacture and inspection. Experience of PLM systems or thermal analysis. The total compensation package includes base salary, bonus, equity, and a range of benefits available on our career site. Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by foste