At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer to join our team as we develop hardware for ion-trap quantum computing. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch!
What You’ll Accomplish
- Design, build and test thermal control systems for ion trap quantum devices.
- Design, build and test electronic enclosure assemblies for ion trap quantum devices.
- Integrate mechanical designs with laser systems and electronics designs.
- Work with a multidisciplinary and experienced team of Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Physicists and Quantum Engineers.
- Help in the planning and scheduling of projects, reporting progress and issues.
- Engage with project planning activities, risk management and scheduling requirements.
Requirements
The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates:
- Experience in the design and build of thermal management systems.
- Experience in the design and build of electronic enclosure assemblies.
- Experience in developing complex models to simulate thermal management systems.
Must-have Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of professional work experience in a competitive engineering environment.
- Significant experience in the design of mechanical systems including thermal management systems and electronic enclosure assemblies.
- Proficient in 2D & 3D CAD for mechanical and structural design, including detailed part and assembly drawings.
- Experience using CAE tools for thermal and mechanical FEA, including stress/strain analysis.
- Experience in thermal/mechanical testing and methods
- Understanding of material science and the limitations it imposes on vacuum and thermal systems.
- Experience of working with and managing suppliers and contractors
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a strong team player.
- An undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Nice-to-have Skills:
- Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques
- Experience in the design and build of vacuum systems
- Experience in the design and build of cryogenic systems
- Experience in vibrational/resonance modelling
- Experience in optomechanical design
- Experience in fatigue and creep analysis
- Experience of using SolidWorks and Ansys
Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Meaningful equity participation
- Flexible holiday allowance (28 days minimum)
- Flexible working
- 10% matching pension
- Generous parental support policy
- Private health / dental insurance & group life insurance
- £2,000 annual personal development budget
- Relocation support
We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion At Universal Quantum, we’re passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we hold ourselves accountable through continuous improvement, transparency, and the way we design our hiring and working practices. We welcome team members from all backgrounds and actively work to ensure everyone can flourish.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a competitive environment
- Experience designing and building thermal management systems
- Experience designing and building electronic enclosure assemblies
- Experience developing complex models to simulate thermal management systems
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD for mechanical and structural design with detailed drawings
- Experience using CAE tools for thermal and mechanical FEA including stress/strain analysis
- Experience in thermal and mechanical testing and methods
- Understanding of material science and limitations for vacuum and thermal systems
- Experience working with and managing suppliers and contractors
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong team player
- Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques
- Experience in the design and build of vacuum systems
- Experience in the design and build of cryogenic systems
- Experience in vibrational/resonance modelling
- Experience in optomechanical design
- Experience in fatigue and creep analysis
- Experience using SolidWorks and Ansys
What We Do
A quantum computer harnesses the fundamental forces that govern the physical world. It can efficiently model complex systems in ways that would take the best classical computer millions of years, and so help revolutionise drug design, climate modelling, battery chemistry, and many other vital processes. But to achieve all this, we need to make quantum computers work reliably at scale. We started Universal Quantum to meet this challenge - because we believe that by doing so, we can help solve the most difficult problems faced by humanity. We’re following a pragmatic, engineering-based roadmap to build a device that is useful in the real world: a quantum computer that has utility. Every approach we take, every solution we devise, is geared towards this goal
