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We're not just building hardware; we're building the future.\nWhere you come in:\nQblox builds the advanced control and readout hardware that powers quantum computers. Our R&D team ensures that every mechanical component, thermal dissipation path, and RF shield operates flawlessly to generate and protect the high-precision analogue signals essential for controlling and reading out quantum bits.\nAs our Sr. Mechanical Engineer, you will tackle complex mechanical challenges from root-cause identification to the conceptualization and implementation of innovative solutions. You will ensure that mechanical designs seamlessly integrate into our advanced systems, delivering products that meet exacting performance, thermal, and electromagnetic shielding standards. Your expertise in CAD design, mechanical analysis, and engineering principles will be instrumental in bringing our cutting-edge products to life.\n\nLead Mechanical Development:\n\nLead the development, optimization, and implementation of mechanical solutions for electronic products and PCB assemblies.\n\nDesign Complex Assemblies:\n\nDesign mechanical components, assemblies, enclosures, heatsinks, and RF shields with a strict focus on manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.\n\nPerform Advanced Simulations:\n\nPerform mechanical, thermal, and structural analysis and simulations (FEA, CFD, thermal management, and EMI/RF shielding considerations).\n\nVerify & Validate:\n\nExecute design verification, prototyping, hands-on testing, and validation of mechanical designs throughout the product development lifecycle.\n\nBridge Cross-Functional Teams:\n\nCollaborate closely with cross-functional electronic, RF, and system-level teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and electronic systems.\n\nManage Technical Documentation:\n\nGenerate and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, 2D/3D CAD drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions.\n\nMaintain Compliance & Standards:\n\nEnsure all mechanical designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.\n\nGuide & Drive Excellence:\n\nMentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical expertise while supporting Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives to optimize production.\n\nWhy you'll love it:\n\nIgnite Your Drive:\n\nWork in the deep-tech frontier of quantum computing, solving complex mechanical and thermal engineering puzzles that haven't been tackled before.\n\nDefine the Standard:\n\nYou'll play a central role in delivering high-precision hardware enclosures and thermal architectures-shaping the exact physical footprint of next-generation quantum computing hardware.\n\nCollaborate with Brilliance:\n\nPartner daily with world-class physicists, RF architects, PCB designers, and system engineers in an open, high-performance culture.\n\nUnleash Potential:\n\nEnjoy significant ownership and autonomy over your mechanical designs, with ample space to experiment, innovate, and make meaningful contributions that directly impact project trajectories.\n\nEnough about us, what about you?\n\nTo truly excel and lead the charge in this role, we envision you'll bring the following background and expertise:\nThe Non-Negotiables:\n\nEducational Background:\n\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.\n\nProven Track Record:\n\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in product development, preferably with complex electronic products and PCB assemblies.\n\nSystem & Component Expertise:\n\nProven experience in both system-level design and detailed engineering of mechanical components, including custom heatsinks and RF shields.\n\nPrototyping & Validation:\n\nHands-on experience with physical prototyping, laboratory testing, and experimental validation of mechanical and thermal designs.\n\nCAD & Drafting Mastery:\n\nProficient in 3D CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar) and highly skilled in creating technical 2D drawings, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation.\n\nMaterials & Manufacturing Knowledge:\n\nStrong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, tolerances, and surface treatments relevant to electronics, enclosures, and PCB housing.\n\nSimulation Expertise:\n\nHands-on experience with mechanical, thermal, and electrical simulations (FEA, CFD, thermal analysis), including heat dissipation and EMI shielding strategies.\n\nCross-Functional Communication:\n\nExcellent English communication skills (full professional proficiency, written and spoken) with a collaborative, proactive, and creative “can-do” mentality.\n\nOther things that will help you really enjoy the role:\nExperience with quantum control/readout hardware, high-frequency RF/analog signal chains, or high-end instrumentation.\n\nExperience with automated manufacturing processes, precision machining, and specialized enclosure thermal management.\n\nStrong problem-solving abilities with deep attention to detail and a passion for mentoring junior technical talent.\n\nAbout Us\n\nAt Qblox, we operate at the frontier of the quantum revolution delivering advanced technologies needed to build Quantum Computers. This field is rapidly growing and will impact society on a global level. With a dedicated team of scientists, engineers and developers we are pushing quantum technology to support experimentalists worldwide with our scalable qubit control and readout equipment. Since 2019, Qblox has grown into a dynamic company employing 170+ innovative, international minds, all dedicated to the company’s mission. Next to our Headquarters in Delft, we opened our second office in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.\nWe celebrate equality and diversity. We are growing exponentially and welcome talented individuals who share our enthusiasm to make a difference. Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Culture Committee work to enrich our company culture by promoting equality and celebrating diversity within our team. We’re striving to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, experiences, and skills.\n\nWhy join Qblox?\n\nJoin a unique and dynamic experience of bringing deep-tech to the market in a hyper-growth environment.\n\nCollaborate with our passionate, interdisciplinary team in the Netherlands and in the United States.\n\nWork alongside a global team of highly skilled physicists, engineers, and scientists in a flexible and open working culture.\n\nEnjoy a high-curiosity, high-performance team dynamic.\n\nTake advantage of highly attractive compensation plans, equity, and opportunities for growth.\n\nRepresent Qblox at international conferences, partner engagements, and customer visits.\n\nAcquisition in response to our vacancies by recruitment agencies is not appreciated.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7003,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"Upper-Intermediate (B2)","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Equity"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Quantum Computing Hardware"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-24T16:02:36Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":4,"expected_fill_days":42,"reasons":["seen:4","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-27T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":96673,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/qblox-sr-mechanical-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/qblox-sr-mechanical-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-28T02:49:33Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1619,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3381,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z"}}}