Hybrid Mechanical Engineer

at Infleqtion

• Job title: Mechanical Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Oxford, United Kingdom

About the role

• Mechanical Engineer designing and assembling opto-mechanical systems for a global quantum technology company. Collaborating with physicists and engineers on complex design challenges in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside physicists and engineers to capture and interpret mechanical design requirements for optical and ultra-high vacuum systems.
• Use a combination of rapid prototyping and engineering analysis to guide design decisions, communicating findings to project leaders both verbally and through design documentation.
• Create CAD models (SolidWorks), drawings, and documentation packages in accordance with company design guidelines and industry best practice.
• Support research efforts by designing and assembling enclosures, jigs and fixtures using a combination of bought in components and basic machine tools.
• Work with the production team to assemble prototype and first off production systems, documenting feedback on DfM and DfA for future designs.
• Work with external suppliers to identify and procure appropriate custom and off-the-shelf components.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or similar field(s), or equivalent vocational qualification(s).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial drive, intellectual agility and personal eagerness to develop with the needs of the business.
• Passion for solving complex problems and challenges in a highly technical and scientific environment.
• Ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, team-oriented, and matrixed environment.
• Minimum of 2 years industry experience in a relevant engineering role.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Awareness of GD&T and technical drawing practices (ASME or ISO).
• Familiarity with structural and thermal analysis tools and methods.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Though not essential, any of the following would also be desirable:
• Experience with free space or fibre optical system design, lasers or photonics.
• Experience with design for harsh dynamic environments (shock, vibration, temperature, humidity).
• Familiarity with magnetic field simulation and shielding.
• Experience in an ISO certified manufacturing environment using data management systems such as PDM, PLM or ERP.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous company 10% pension contribution regardless of employee contribution
• Cycle to work and Technology schemes
• Incentive Stock Option Plan
• BUPA Private Healthcare Insurance once probationary period is successfully completed