Junior / Associate Mechanical Engineer

Junior/Associate Mechanical Engineer

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world's most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables "quantum everywhere" through our ecosystem of devices and platforms. Our mission is to commercialise atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude improvements in performance and computing applications.

This is a full-time position split between our Kidlington, Oxford office and the National Quantum Computing Centre, Harwell. Work from home permitted up to 2 days per week based on business needs and manager approval.

We are looking for a recently qualified / graduate mechanical engineer to fulfil a varied and exciting position within our growing team. As a Junior / Associate Mechanical Engineer you will be exposed to a wide range of R&D activities, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry to translate experimental concepts into engineered solutions. As a team we encourage a proactive hands-on approach, giving our engineers the opportunity to research, design, build and test mechanical systems in a diverse and collaborative environment.

With support from our engineering team, the Junior / Associate Engineer will learn to take on the duties and responsibilities outlined below that include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some or all the following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned.

• Work alongside physicists and engineers to capture and interpret mechanical design requirements for optical and ultra-high vacuum systems.
• Create CAD models, drawings, and documentation packages in accordance with company design guidelines and industry best practice.
• Use a combination of rapid prototyping and engineering analysis to guide design decisions, communicating findings to project leaders both verbally and through design documentation.
• 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.