Mechanical Engineer II — Quantum Hardware Design & Testing

D-Wave Quantum Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

D-Wave Quantum Inc. in New Haven is seeking a mechanical engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the design and development of advanced hardware for quantum computing systems.

You will work hands-on with cryogenic, vacuum, and electromechanical systems to transform concepts into reliable, buildable hardware. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines, manufacturing, and experimentation in a lab setting where mechanical design is critical to advancing quantum technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years in mechanical design or engineering.
• Experience with electromechanical systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in creating and interpreting mechanical drawings with GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, test, and improve mechanical components and subassemblies for complex electromechanical systems
• Maintain CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation for prototype builds, design reviews, and released designs
• Apply tolerance analysis, materials selection, and design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Evaluate thermal design constraints for mechanical and electromechanical hardware, including heat transfer paths and cryogenic components
• Support hands-on assembly, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of prototype hardware; document test results and design changes
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to develop reliable mechanical solutions and resolve fabrication and performance issues

Skills

Solid modeling

Drawings interpretation

Hands-on lab work

Problem solving & communication

DFM/DFD

First-order analyses

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA/CFD tools

Machining & sheet-metal tooling

Job description

D-Wave Quantum Inc. in New Haven is seeking a mechanical engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the design and development of advanced hardware for quantum computing systems.

You will work hands-on with cryogenic, vacuum, and electromechanical systems to transform concepts into reliable, buildable hardware. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines, manufacturing, and experimentation in a lab setting where mechanical design is critical to advancing quantum technology.