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. We are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer. LOCATIONInfleqtion has 6 office locations, operating out of Austin, TX; Boulder/Louisville, CO; Madison, WI; Chicago, IL; Oxford, UK; and Melbourne, AU. This position is a full-time, hybrid position which will be located in our Oxford, United Kingdom office. Job Summary Infleqtion UK is looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for working with a multi-disciplinary team to bring state-of-the art quantum technologies outside the laboratory and into the real-world. You will use your skills to contribute to the design, verification, and implementation of mechanical systems and subsystems for Infleqtion’s quantum products. You will have strong skills and relevant experience working within a team of engineers and scientists designing components and systems in a fast-paced environment. Job ResponsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of quantum scientists and engineers to create products based on quantum technologies, such as atomic clocks
• Component and system level mechanical design based upon targeted product performance and specifications
• Translation of product and subsystem specifications into mechanical components specifications
• Design for thermal management and control and vibration and shock isolation of subsystems
• Utilise in-house and external manufacturing capabilities for prototyping, testing, and validation of systems to inform design decisions
• Create CAD models and perform FEA modelling, CFD modelling, simulation, and tolerance stack up
• Design for manufacturability, test, and sustainment
• Generate associated technical drawings required for manufacture and design reviews
• Participate and lead technical design reviews
• Development of BOMs, supplier qualification, and materials sourcing
• Product development utilizing the Infleqtion Product Lifecycle
• Contribute towards the full product development cycle and deliverables from requirements, concept generation, detailed design through to prototyping and sourcing of quality components
• Supporting engineering management work where required to deliver relevant documentation

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Several years of relevant and progressive experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in developing and integrating precision designed components into working devices and products
• Experience supporting FMEAs and following best practice product development processes
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and processes, including GD&T
• Experience using CAD software
• Understanding of simulation and analysis (FEA, CFD) such as ANSYS, COMSOL
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, specifically CNC machining
• Experience of environmental testing and ability to interpret test data
• Ability to communicate to ideas clearly and succinctly
• Entrepreneurial drive, intellectual agility and personal eagerness to develop with the needs of the business
• Passion for solving complex problems and challenges in a highly technical and scientific environment
• Ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, team-oriented, and matrixed environment

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• Ideally experience working with opto-mechanics, lasers, and optics
• Experience using SolidWorks
• Experience with PLM systems, such as SolidWorks PDM and technical document management
• Experience in accelerated life testing

BenefitsIn addition to your base compensation, we offer a generous Total Rewards program which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous company pension contribution
• Cycle to work and Technology schemes
• Incentive Stock Option Plan