Electromechanical Engineer

Quantum Computing Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. is seeking an Electromechanical Engineer in Bedford, MA to lead the integration of EO, OE, RF, and photonic modules into manufacturable hardware. You will own packaging, interconnects, thermal management, and enclosure design, working across design, prototyping, and qualification stages.

You will develop test plans, data acquisition, and automation tools in Python, and collaborate with manufacturing to improve yield and reliability, driving designs into production.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or electromechanical engineering.
• 2+ years in electromechanical product development.
• Experience integrating PCBs, interconnects, packaging into manufacturable hardware.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad, OrCAD).
• SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software proficiency.
• Python or similar for automation, data analysis, and process control.
• Experience creating component libraries and lifecycle management.
• Hands-on lab experience with hardware assembly, testing, and characterization.

Responsibilities

• Own electromechanical integration and packaging of EO, OE, photonic, and RF modules.
• Design transmission lines, PCBs, connectors, and interconnects.
• Co-design electrical layouts and mechanical housings for fit and thermal performance.
• Specify TECs, thermistors, drivers, and control electronics; support thermal budgeting.
• Create fixtures, tooling, and test hardware for assembly and qualification.
• Develop electrical test plans and data acquisition/automation tooling.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to improve yield and reliability.
• Transfer designs from prototype to manufacturing with DFM and tooling support.

Skills

Electromechanical

PCB design

3D CAD

Python scripting

Automation

Data analysis

Lab testing

Component libraries

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

OrCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

QCi is seeking an Electromechanical Engineer to develop and integrate advanced electro-optic (EO), opto-electronic (OE), RF, and photonic (SiPh/PIC) modules. This role focuses on electromechanical integration, ensuring that electrical structures, interconnects, thermal systems, and mechanical packaging are combined into reliable, manufacturable products. The successful candidate will work across the full product lifecycle—from concept development and CAD design through prototyping, characterization, qualification, and manufacturing transfer. This is a highly hands‑on role for an engineer who enjoys solving multidisciplinary engineering challenges and working closely with product development and manufacturing teams.

What You'll Do

Electromechanical Integration & Design

• Own the electromechanical integration and packaging of EO, OE, photonic, and RF modules,
• including electrical structures, interconnects, thermal systems, packaging, and enclosure design.
• Design and integrate transmission lines, interposers, PCBs, connectors, flex circuits, wire/ribbon
• bonds, and related interconnect technologies.
• Co-design electrical layouts and mechanical housings to ensure proper fit, alignment, thermal
• performance, manufacturability, reliability, and signal integrity.
• Specify and integrate TECs, thermistors, drivers, and control electronics while supporting power
• budgeting and thermal management.
• Design fixtures, tooling, and support hardware for assembly, testing, and qualification activities.

Testing & Characterization

• Develop and execute electrical test plans, including continuity, functional, and S-parameter
• characterization.
• Develop data acquisition, automation, and analysis tools using Python or similar scripting
• languages.
• Build and qualify test fixtures, jigs, and automated measurement systems.
• Support hardware troubleshooting, root‑cause investigations, and corrective actions.

Manufacturing & Productization

• Build and maintain component libraries using distributor data from Digi‑Key, Mouser, and other
• approved suppliers.
• Author assembly procedures, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to improve yield, reliability, cost, and
• Support qualification efforts to standards such as MIL‑STD‑883, Telcordia GR‑468, and related
• reliability requirements.
• Drive successful transfer of designs from prototype development into manufacturing, including
• process documentation, design‑for‑manufacturing (DFM), yield improvement, and production
• support.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience in electromechanical product development.
• Experience integrating PCBs, interconnects, packaging, and mechanical structures into manufacturable hardware.
• Experience with PCB design and layout using industry‑standard EDA tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Proficiency in Python or similar tools for automation, data analysis, and process control.
• Experience creating and maintaining component libraries, including footprints, symbols, sourcing information, and lifecycle management.
• Hands‑on laboratory experience with hardware assembly, troubleshooting, testing, and characterization.
• Demonstrated ability to solve multidisciplinary engineering problems involving electrical, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing constraints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF and microwave characterization, measurement, and high‑frequency interconnect design.
• Familiarity with controlled‑impedance design, S‑parameters, VNA measurements, and signal‑integrity considerations.
• Familiarity with HFSS, CST, or similar electromagnetic simulation tools hermetic sealing, laser welding, or fiber attachment.
• Experience with qualification testing and reliability standards.
• Experience with aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or other high‑reliability industries.

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.