Queracomputinginc

Queracomputinginc

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Boston, MA, USA · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$210kDetected 23 days ago
Product ManagementSolidWorksThermal AnalysisSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignControlsResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • CAD Ownership - Oversee mechanical CAD architecture, standards, libraries, and best practices across the engineering organization.

Responsibilities

  • Own the architecture, design, optimization of electrical enclosures, liquid cooling and thermal/environmental control systems, ultra-high vacuum (UHV) chambers, vibration isolation, and precision opto-mechanical assemblies through delegation and mentoring of more junior engineers.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely across multidisciplinary teams about technical reasoning and design tradeoffs, project statuses, risks, blockers, etc.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (optical engineering, electrical engineering, controls engineering, laser engineering, software engineering, AMO physicists and other scientists) to ensure tight integration and system-level performance and reliability
  • Advocate for and help implement engineering best practices including phase-gated design process, testing, and proper documentation to enable reliability and scalability, while also balancing the need to make rapid progress in a fast moving startup environment.
  • This role will own key aspects of system design and integration - from mechanical and thermal stability to automated alignment and digital design workflows - ensuring that our hardware meets the demands of world-class quantum performance.
  • You will be responsible for end-to-end ownership of mechanical design and integration, partnering closely with physics, optical, and controls teams to deliver robust, high-precision, and manufacturable systems.
  • Thermal and Vibration Management - Architect and own thermal control systems, including liquid cooling infrastructure, vibration isolation, and dynamic stability of quantum system platforms.
  • PLM / Digital Thread - Establish and maintain a robust product lifecycle management (PLM) workflows and practices, ensuring a seamless digital thread from concept through production.
  • Ensure smooth transfer of design to NPI at CM by ensuring design and documentation accuracy and completeness (mCAD, BOM, assembly and testing procedures and documentation, etc.).
  • Alignment and Calibration Design for Automation - Lead the mechanical and control architecture for automated alignment, calibration, and repeatability across complex opto-mechanical subsystems.

Requirements

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Expertise in thermal management, vibration isolation, and liquid cooling systems.
  • Strong proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks or Inventor), PLM and digital thread practices, and analysis tools.
  • Experience implementing systems engineering frameworks (SysML, MBSE).
  • Proven success in leading complex, multi-disciplinary hardware development programs from concept through to production
  • Ability to move fast and keep multiple projects moving forward at the same time
  • Required:
  • 10+ years in precision mechanical design for high-stability or opto-mechanical systems.
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Preferred:
  • Background in atomic physics, quantum systems, or UHV opto-mechanical design.
  • Experience developing and scaling automation systems for precision alignment or calibration.
  • Proven track record of taking design from concept through NPI and into sustainment

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience with precision assembly, metrology, and validation testing.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills across technical and executive teams.

Compensation

  • 150,000 - 210,000.
  • We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly.
  • We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience.
  • In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

Company info

  • We are building scalable, fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers that harness the power of atomic physics, precision engineering, and advanced control systems.
  • Our interdisciplinary team combines quantum scientists, optical mechanical and electrical engineers, and software developers to push the boundaries of what's physically possible.
  • We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical system design, system engineering, and infrastructure architecture that enable high-fidelity, scalable neutral atom quantum systems.

Equal opportunity

  • QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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