Principal Mechanical Engineer

QuEra Computing Inc.

Boston, MA, United States
Base: 150,000 - 210,000; bonus/equity: equity gran...
On-site
Thermal and vibration management
Systems engineering (sysml)
Plm / digital thread
Lead the mechanical system design, system engineering, and infrastructure architecture for high-fidelity, scalable neutral atom quantum systems

Job Summary

  • Lead the mechanical system design, system engineering, and infrastructure architecture for high-fidelity, scalable neutral atom quantum systems.
  • Own end-to-end mechanical design and integration, partnering closely with physics, optical, and controls teams to deliver robust, high-precision, and manufacturable systems.
  • Contribute strategically to system roadmaps, manufacturing scaling plans, and overall hardware development strategy while advancing state-of-the-art engineering practices.

Matching Summary

Lead the mechanical system design, system engineering, and infrastructure architecture for high-fidelity, scalable neutral atom quantum systems.

Salary

Base: 150,000 - 210,000; Bonus/Equity: equity grants for all new hires; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Thermal and Vibration Management
  • Systems Engineering (SysML)
  • PLM / Digital Thread
  • CAD Architecture and Standards
  • DFM/DFA for NPI
  • Automated Alignment and Calibration Design
  • Precision Engineering

Nice-to-have

  • Atomic physics background
  • Quantum systems experience
  • UHV opto-mechanical design
  • Scaling automation systems
  • Hands-on precision assembly
  • Metrology and validation testing
  • Concept to sustainment track record

Key Requirements

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years in precision mechanical design
  • Expertise in thermal management
  • Expertise in vibration isolation
  • Expertise in liquid cooling systems
  • Proficiency in CAD tools
  • Proficiency in PLM and digital thread practices
  • Proficiency in analysis tools
  • Experience implementing systems engineering frameworks (SysML, MBSE)
  • Proven success in leading complex hardware development programs

Work Rights

Not specified

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