Lead Mechanical Ruggedization Engineer
US Broomfield, CO
Science & Technology – Quantum Computing Hardware /
Full-time /
On-site
Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.
Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news
We are seeking a highly qualified Lead Mechanical Ruggedization Engineer for our Broomfield, CO location.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working under limited supervision and alongside some of the world's most talented engineers to architect, design, build, and test Quantinuum’s machines
- Leading multiple complex projects or assignments within large projects with minimal oversight
- Leading the improvement and standardization of product packaging on existing & developing products with focus on maintaining technical performance, minimizing risk, & reducing integration timelines
- Leading packaging qualification activities by generating packaging protocols, overseeing test execution, analyzing test data, and authoring qualification reports
- Provide technical expertise for packaging risk assessments and failure mode/root cause analyses
- Maintain and establish ongoing communication with internal counterparts and packaging vendors
- Advance the maturity of the engineering function’s outcomes, processes, & tools in alignment with Quantinuum’s future business needs
- Enable maturing the processes & tools of Quantinuum via a focus on Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with team leads and program managers in the development of project plans, proposals, and schedules
- Up to 20% travel (e.g. <1 week/month) could be needed in short bursts to support vendor/partner visits.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree minimum
- Minimum 8+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
- Minimum 3+ years of experience summarizing the progress of your efforts to management & team members
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. person (defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status)
WE VALUE:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the following areas of improving product survivability & reliability related to packaging: requirements, design, testing, validation, and qualification
- Demonstrated knowledge of the process for developing and qualifying packaging
- Demonstrated expertise in improving survivability of products throughout their lifecycle
- Expertise in product development and effective consultation with internal stakeholders
- Experience with complex electro-mechanical, opto-mechanical, & cryogenic systems & products
- Experience working with packaging suppliers
- Experience leading small design teams and projects
- Expertise improving the outputs of engineering teams
- Experience with Onshape CAD & Arena PLM software
- Ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with others
- Strong organization, communication, and documentation skills
$125,000 - $155,000 a year
Compensation & Benefits:
Range posted is inclusive of bonus target
What is in it for you?
-A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
-Flexible work schedule
-Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
-Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
-Paid parental leave
-Employee discounts
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
