Advanced Mechanical Engineer - 959

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Equity

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quantinuum is seeking an Advanced Mechanical Engineer in Broomfield, CO to design, develop, and validate mechanical systems and subsystems. You will work independently on technical solutions across thermal, structural, materials, and mechanism domains to drive development activities.

The role involves leading prototyping, testing, and documentation efforts, with a focus on manufacturability and reliability. A Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in mechanical engineering are required, along with U.S.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 4+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• U.S. Person status required (citizen/green card) for security considerations.
• Must meet national security requirements per U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical components and subsystems.
• Lead prototyping and testing efforts for subsystems, including fixture design.
• Create and manage CAD models, assemblies, and documentation.
• Improve reliability, manufacturability, and system performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate designs into complex systems.
• Own documentation release processes and configuration management compliance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal management

Materials

Structural design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Documentation control

Job description

We are seeking an Advanced Mechanical Engineer in our Broomfield CO location. In this role, you will design, develop, and validate mechanical systems and subsystems, contributing independently to technical solutions. You will apply expertise in areas such as structural design, thermal management, materials, or mechanisms to solve complex problems and drive development activities.

Allapplicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will berequiredtosubmit a pre-employment drug test

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical components and subsystems with increasing independence
• Lead prototyping and testing efforts for subsystems, including fixture design and validation
• Create and manage detailed CAD models, assemblies, and engineering documentation
• Drive design improvements for reliability, manufacturability, and system performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate mechanical designs into complex systems
• Own documentation release processes and ensure compliance with configuration management standards

MUST HAVE:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree
• 4+yearsof experience of mechanical engineering.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• Experience with mechanical system design, testing, and analysis, including electro-mechanical, thermal, or precision systems, with exposure to environments such as laboratory, cleanroom, or development settings.
• Proficiency in CAD and documentation of complex multi-part assemblies, with understanding of design for manufacturability, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Experience supporting prototyping and working with manufacturing vendors, including hands-on troubleshooting and iterative design improvement.
• Ability to apply engineering tools and methodologies (e.g., FEA, thermal, stress, EMI analysis) and collaborate across teams to solve technical problems involving complex systems such as electronic packaging, server infrastructure, or specialized environments (e.g., vacuum, cryogenic, or laser-based systems).

$116,000 - $145,000 a year

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this role is $116,000 – $145,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holdingadvanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operatesacross the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.