Senior Mechanical Engineer

Rigetti Computing

. Lead the mechanical design of complex hardware subsystems including cryostat internal architecture, custom components for signal chains, and metal enclosures .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBerkeley • California • United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in mechanical design and systems engineering, with a strong focus on 3D CAD modeling, thermal and structural simulations, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated quantum hardware solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Design3D CAD ProficiencyThermal ModelingStructural SimulationTolerance Analysis

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Design3D CAD ModelingThermal ModelingStructural SimulationTolerance AnalysisGD&T PrinciplesAssembly DocumentationDesign TraceabilityPrototype ValidationCryogenic Systems

Soft Skills

Cross-Disciplinary CommunicationProject Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksFEA ToolsPLM Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Quantum HardwareCryostat DesignSignal ChainsThermal AnchoringShielding SystemsSupplier ManagementBOM Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the mechanical design of complex hardware subsystems including cryostat internal architecture, custom components for signal chains, and metal enclosures
Develop and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Drive end-to-end design of mechanical interfaces from room temperature down to the millikelvin regime
Design thermal anchoring and shielding systems optimized for mechanical stability and quantum coherence
Perform thermal, vibrational, and structural simulations using FEA tools
Build and validate mechanical/cryogenic prototypes in the lab
Collaborate with quantum physics teams to ensure system-level functionality in live quantum experiments
Work with hardware, cryo, RF, and systems teams to deliver integrated, scalable quantum hardware platforms
Develop specifications for outsourced components and manage supplier relationships for critical assemblies
Author assembly documentation and maintain design traceability in a PLM system

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field
7+ years of industry experience in mechanical design and systems engineering
Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Strong background in tolerance analysis and GD&T principles
Experience in thermal and structural modeling and simulation
Familiarity with documentation control, revision management, and PLM tools
Excellent cross-disciplinary communication and project collaboration skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and document assembly processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Equity
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Paid parental leave program
Rejuvenation days
Vacation policy aligned with local regulations and industry standards