Mechanical Engineer

QphoX; Delft; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment stock ownership plan

End-year performance-based bonus

25 days of holidays

Networking opportunities

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge quantum modem technology. You'll collaborate with a diverse team to design and build essential hardware, engage in rapid prototyping, and manage projects that push the boundaries of engineering. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of hardware design and experimental physics, providing an exciting opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values diversity and inclusivity, and be part of a mission to shape the future of technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on hardware design.
• Strong programming skills in Python for data acquisition and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware for microwave to optical transducers.
• Manage projects and communicate results to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CAD Software (Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360)

3D Printing

Design for Manufacturing

Python Programming

Mechatronics

Telecommunications

Robotics

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Education

BSc in Engineering

MSc in Engineering

Tools

Altium

PCB Design Software

Control Systems Software

Job description

QphoX is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join us in developing and building our quantum modem. In order to achieve our mission, we are looking for enthusiastic candidates with engineering skills and resourcefulness.

Joining a dynamic team with a rich diversity of backgrounds and nationalities, you'll be at the forefront of developing the next generation of devices aimed at elevating their performance to new heights. With access to cutting-edge methodologies and state-of-the-art tools, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our technology.

You will be involved in:

• Helping us design, develop, and build supporting hardware for our microwave to optical transducers and opto-electronic hardware
• Collecting and setting requirements, as well as brainstorming potential solutions
• Rapid prototyping to demonstrate key concepts and to inform design changes
• Managing projects and communicating results to cross functional teams
• Overall maintenance of our products
• Working in a diverse and multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists
• Learning about photonics and their control methods

Skills and knowledge you will bring to QphoX:

• BSc/MSc with practical experience
• Previous experience with CAD software e.g Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, etc
• Previous experience with 3D printing
• Design for manufacturing and design for testing knowledge
• Experience designing hardware for scalability and robustness
• Programming with Python for data acquisition, measurement and/or analysis
• Strong background in particularly (but not limited to) sectors such as mechatronics, telecommunications or robotics
• At least 5 years of proven experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with other engineers, scientists and technicians with a wide range of expertise
• Good organizational and planning skills to achieve set goals on time
• Passion for learning new tools and techniques

Supplementary skills set:

• Understanding of microwave and/or photonics engineering principles
• Experience using schematic capture and PCB design software such as Altium
• Working knowledge of control systems and signal processing
• Working with Python software to interact with the embedded hardware
• Programming with C / C++ experience

Our Ideal Candidate:

You are excited and passionate about scientific work. You are self-motivated and independent on your projects and have a sense of your responsibilities while being able to learn new tools and techniques. You would be excited to work at the intersection between hardware design, electronics, experimental physics, and measurements.

Teamwork is an essential value of our company, hence fitting into the team is crucial. Finally, they would have to feel positive working in fast-paced learning environment.

We strongly encourage people of any underrepresented group to apply as we are committed to diversity and work to build an inclusive environment where all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, or background, can thrive.

Benefits and other perks of working with us:

• Employment stock ownership plan
• End-year performance-based bonus
• 25 days of holidays on a full-time basis
• Opportunities to network and connect

About us:

At QphoX we strive to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to learn, to live their passion and do their best work.

We are dedicated to promoting equality, creating a safe environment for everyone, and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, socioeconomic background and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We truly think diversity is a strength and working in a diverse environment, and being exposed to a variety of perspectives makes us stronger as a team and better human beings.