About this Mechanical Design Engineer role at Terra Quantum
The Role
The Mechanical Design Engineer will be a member of the hardware team responsible for the mechanical design of our Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems. Tasks will include designing custom 19-inch rack-mounted enclosures (sheet metal), the internal mechanical parts that carry our boards and optics, and housings for internal modules. You will take designs from concept through 3D CAD, design-for-manufacture, prototyping, fabrication, and integration, working hands-on with sheet-metal and CNC suppliers. We currently use Fusion 360 but are open to your preferred tool.
The Responsibilities
The Mechanical Design Engineer should expect to work in the following activities.
Enclosure and mechanical design
- Designing custom 19-inch rack-mounted enclosures: folded sheet-metal parts with correct bend allowances and DFM, front and back panels, and rack mounting
- Designing internal mechanical parts - mounting trays, brackets, and mounts for boards and subsystems
CNC-machined parts
- Designing CNC-milled housings and parts for internal optical and electronic modules
Manufacturing and prototyping
- Producing complete manufacturing drawing packages and BOMs; selecting and managing sheet-metal and CNC suppliers, and potentially working with external design houses and ODMs
- Driving prototype builds, fit-checks, and design iterations through to production readiness
Implementing cross-discipline requirements
- Supporting EMC and compliance through sound mechanical design (gasketing and grounding/bonding provisions) and pre-compliance, together with the electronics team and external test labs
Collaboration and documentation
- Collaborating with optics, electronics, FPGA, and software teams on mechanical interfaces, envelopes, and mounting
- Authoring drawings, tolerance analyses, and change logs; maintaining records
The Requirements
The Mechanical Design Engineer is expected to have the following qualifications and experience.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with proven experience designing mechanical hardware and enclosures for instrumentation or telecom/datacenter products (typically 3+ years)
- Sheet-metal design (folded/bent parts, bend allowances, DFM) and CNC-machined part design (DFM for milling, fits, tolerances, finishes)
- Hands-on experience designing 19-inch rackmount enclosures
- A hands-on prototyping mindset and the ability to collaborate across optics, electronics, and systems engineering
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Ability to be on-site in our Munich or Potsdam offices to work with hardware, when required
- Applicants must have the right to work in Germany at the time of application. We do not provide visa sponsorship.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain either (a) a U.S. Secret (or higher) security clearance or (b) an EU SECRET (or national equivalent) personnel security clearance. Employment is contingent on meeting applicable government security requirements; eligibility is determined by the competent authorities.
Good to have:
- Experience with tamper-resistant, secure, or defense-grade enclosures
- Industrial-design sensibility and premium product finishing (anodizing, custom front panels)
- Awareness of EMC/EMI gasketing and shielding
The Rewards
We are an international team of quantum technology experts and dedicated business creatives that are working to bring quantum-enabled solutions to the global market. Our brilliant team members enjoy a high degree of freedom working remotely or joining one of our office spaces. We have a vibrant, enthusiastic, passionate and creative culture driven by trust, excellence and continuous improvement. If you join the Terra Quantum team, you can expect:
- An opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the pioneering field of Quantum Technologies as well as an experienced and progressive Leadership team
- Gain knowledge of some of the most cutting-edge technology developments in science & engineering
- A chance to be part of one of Europe’s leading technology firms of the upcoming decades
- Welcoming, friendly, and professional colleagues
- A personal development plan with clear goals for advancement
- A competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse and supportive atmosphere, where innovation and initiative are encouraged
If you are enthusiastic about positively impacting the world and helping to drive the second quantum revolution, let’s talk!
Company description
Quantum technologies have the potential to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. There have been great advances in all areas of quantum technologies, and new fields of application are opened up every day. Hybrid computer systems that combine classic high-performance computing with quantum computers are already being used to develop solutions in sectors such as logistics, healthcare, finance, energy, automotive and aerospace. Quantum mechanical predictions are also used to obtain unprecedented precision in measurements, generate unbreakable codes, and form the basis of impenetrable communication networks. All these developments are happening right now, and they are happening at Terra Quantum.
At Terra Quantum we are building the world’s leading Quantum Technology company. We offer customers world-class quantum technology expertise organized as “quantum-as-a-service”: hybrid quantum algorithms, quantum compute and quantum enabled security solutions. Through the proprietary quantum cloud, customers have access to a unique technology platform which provides a toolset to solve real-world challenges in the realms of machine learning, optimization and simulation, today. In 2022, the company closed its Series A financing round with a $75m fundraise.
Quantum physics has, in some respects, parallels to the machine language of our computers-the zeros and ones into which our keyboard or touchscreen instructions are translated for execution in the computer-only on a larger scale: it is the machine language of the universe. The second quantum revolution is based on the control of individual quantum systems, such as individual atoms. We use quantum computers to solve currently unsolvable problems, simulate molecules and their interactions, find drugs for diseases that are not yet curable, find new materials, or make artificial intelligence stronger. Quantum is now.
Terra Quantum is a future-focused quantum services and technology company working on making the second quantum revolution a reality. Terra Quantum’s activities span all areas, markets, and industries globally.
- Our purpose is to pioneer quantum technologies to change the world for good,
- Our vision is to lead the quantum revolution and be the trailblazer in technology solutions, shaping a better future for humankind to thrive in, and
- Our mission is to unleash the power of quantum tech to deliver meaningful solutions today
Terra Quantum is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, inclusion and employee well-being.
