DescriptionMechanical Engineers at Photonic design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices for our silicon quantum processors. You will create and analyze designs, run simulations and test how components interact with other aspects of the system. You are a natural trouble-shooter, comfortable stepping up to identify and address system issues. You are an excellent communicator, comfortable working in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

• Design, prototype, build, test and improve components and mechanical systems using analysis and computer-aided design tools
• Support team members with mechanical design
• Follow good engineering practices for part design and management
• Drive the successful integration, testing, support and improvement of our quantum systems
• Analyze systems to see how mechanical devices address challenges in our quantum processing environment
• Troubleshoot equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, recommend and implement corrective actions
• Develop methodologies and processes for component fabrication and assembly
• Analyze performance or test results and change the design or system as needed
• Produce high-quality documentation for requirements, design, integration, test, build, and maintenance of mechanical systems
• Manage own scope of work, including scheduling work and producing accurate estimates of effort and costs

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

• Undergraduate or Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Engineering-Physics or a related field
• 8 years or more of industry experience in a engineering/research and development environment, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Experience with Solidworks CAD software
• Experience performing thermal or vibration analysis of complex systems
• Outstanding teamwork skills
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Exceptional candidates will have one or more of:

• Experience using SolidWorks and PDM
• Experience with vacuum or cryogenic systems
• Experience working in a start-up environment
• Willing to go above and beyond for the success of the team

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

• Get involved with a quantum startup company set to redefine computing
• Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies
• Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
• Inclusive company culture
• Competitive salary, benefits (including life insurance, extended health, dental, long term disability, and a flexible spending account), and potential upside

The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! We are also committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.