CareerPlan

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Reliability

Oxford, England, UKFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Root-cause mechanical, vacuum, cryogenic, and thermal faults on live quantum computer systems and design solutions to recurring failure modes to boost fleet uptime.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (reliability)

Builds

Quantum computing systems (computing, networking, sensing, security)

Domain

Quantum computing / Cryogenics / Vacuum systems

Required skills

Mechanical design, CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, PLM, root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis, cryogenic/vacuum/optomechanical systems experience

Preferred skills

Experience with live fleet operations, cross-disciplinary collaboration

Technologies

SolidWorks, PLM systems

Responsibilities

Root-cause mechanical, vacuum, cryogenic, and thermal faults on live systems; Design, prototype, and test solutions to recurring challenges; Implement mechanical changes enabling electrical and optical improvements; Write assembly and upgrade instructions for existing fleets; Update PLM system, build records, and ECRs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC