Photonics Mechanical Engineer — Precision Packaging

QUANTUM COMPUTING, INC.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

QCi is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and integrate precision mechanical modules across photonics product lines. You will work under the Engineering Manager in Bedford, collaborating with electrical, optical, and manufacturing engineers in a fast-paced environment.

From concept through prototyping, testing, and production, you will create SolidWorks models and drawings, evaluate thermal and manufacturability constraints, and support DFM/DFA reviews with vendors and contract

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical design experience in a product development or manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, including part modeling, assemblies, and drawings.
• Experience translating concepts into manufacturable designs.
• Hands-on experience building, assembling, testing hardware.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical modules and assemblies balancing structural, thermal, and manufacturing constraints.
• Develop 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in SolidWorks.
• Evaluate design trade-offs across subsystems including heat dissipation and routing.
• Rapidly learn and apply new materials, processes, and design standards.
• Support DFM/DFA reviews with vendors and contract manufacturers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Prototyping

Team communication

Learning quickly

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

QCi is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and integrate precision mechanical modules across photonics product lines. You will work under the Engineering Manager in Bedford, collaborating with electrical, optical, and manufacturing engineers in a fast-paced environment.

From concept through prototyping, testing, and production, you will create SolidWorks models and drawings, evaluate thermal and manufacturability constraints, and support DFM/DFA reviews with vendors and contract