Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Entangled Future; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity opportunities

Cross-border collaboration (Nether­l­a

Dynamic hyper-growth environment

Conference representations & growth

Job summary

Qblox in Delft, Netherlands, is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to tackle complex mechanical challenges in support of quantum control hardware. You will lead development, ensure tight integration with electronic products and PCB assemblies, and drive manufacturability and reliability.

You will perform advanced simulations (FEA, CFD), verify designs through prototyping and testing, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with global teams across the Netherlands and the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience with quantum control/readout hardware or high-end instrumentation.
• Proven track record in mechanical design for electronic products and PCB assemblies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Development: Lead the development, optimization, and implementation of mechanical solutions for electronic products and PCB assemblies.
• Design Complex Assemblies: Design mechanical components, assemblies, enclosures, heatsinks, and RF shields with a strict focus on manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform Advanced Simulations: Perform mechanical, thermal, and structural analysis and simulations (FEA, CFD, thermal management, and EMI/RF shielding considerations).
• Verify & Validate: Execute design verification, prototyping, hands-on testing, and validation of mechanical designs throughout the product development lifecycle.

Skills

CAD design

Mechanical analysis

Engineering principles

Mentoring junior talent

Tools

FEA software

CFD software

CAD software

Job description

Sr. Mechanical Engineer at Qblox, Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. A senior-level full time position in the Electrical Engineering team, listed under hardware engineering.

Are you driven to define the benchmark for high-performance hardware in the world of quantum computing? At Qblox, we're accelerating the worldwide race to build scalable quantum computers, providing the world's best quantum control stacks. We're not just building hardware; we're building the future.

Where you come in

Qblox builds the advanced control and readout hardware that powers quantum computers. Our R&D team ensures that every mechanical component, thermal dissipation path, and RF shield operates flawlessly to generate and protect the high-precision analogue signals essential for controlling and reading out quantum bits. As our Sr. Mechanical Engineer, you will tackle complex mechanical challenges from root-cause identification to the conceptualization and implementation of innovative solutions. You will ensure that mechanical designs seamlessly integrate into our advanced systems, delivering products that meet exacting performance, thermal, and electromagnetic shielding standards. Your expertise in CAD design, mechanical analysis, and engineering principles will be instrumental in bringing our cutting-edge products to life.

• Lead Mechanical Development: Lead the development, optimization, and implementation of mechanical solutions for electronic products and PCB assemblies.
• Design Complex Assemblies: Design mechanical components, assemblies, enclosures, heatsinks, and RF shields with a strict focus on manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform Advanced Simulations: Perform mechanical, thermal, and structural analysis and simulations (FEA, CFD, thermal management, and EMI/RF shielding considerations).
• Verify & Validate: Execute design verification, prototyping, hands-on testing, and validation of mechanical designs throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Experience with quantum control/readout hardware, high-frequency RF/analog signal chains, or high-end instrumentation.
• Experience with automated manufacturing processes, precision machining, and specialized enclosure thermal management.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with deep attention to detail and a passion for mentoring junior technical talent.

Benefits

• Join a unique and dynamic experience of bringing deep-tech to the market in a hyper-growth environment.
• Collaborate with our passionate, interdisciplinary team in the Netherlands and in the United States.
• Work alongside a global team of highly skilled physicists, engineers, and scientists in a flexible and open working culture.
• Enjoy a high-curiosity, high-performance team dynamic.
• Take advantage of highly attractive compensation plans, equity, and opportunities for growth.
• Represent Qblox at international conferences, partner engagements, and customer visits.