Mechanical Engineer

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Cambridge, UK

Salary range: £30,000 - £40,000 per year DOE

Closing date for applications: Monday 11th August 2025 at 5pm

Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Technology

Nu Quantum is at the forefront of quantum computing and advanced technology, driven by innovation, diversity, and a commitment to excellence. We're creating an environment where brilliant minds from all backgrounds collaborate to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Founded to commercialise research generated over the last decade at the Cavendish Laboratory, Nu Quantum is on a mission to shape the future of quantum information systems.

We're working on exciting technology that will improve the utility and accelerate the time-to-market of quantum computing systems. We integrate novel quantum photonic technology to form an efficient and scalable quantum networking infrastructure in partnership with world-leading companies and academic groups.

About the role

We are looking for an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our highly collaborative team, to support the development of our novel quantum networking hardware. The successful candidate will be working with, and supported by, teams spanning mechanical, electronic, optical, nanofabrication, software and physics.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the manufacture, inspection and testing of prototypes.
• Design of assembly, test and alignment fixtures containing electronic, optical and mechanical elements.
• Integration of optical devices into opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Design of precision components, with tolerances in the µm range.
• Enabling user friendly designs and interfaces for the wider team.
• Developing systems suitable for use in ultra high vacuum (UHV) and cryogenic environments.
• Helping others in the company develop technical solutions with your expertise.

Your qualifications, skills and experience:

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant STEM field.
• Experience with 3D CAD modelling.
• Experience creating mechanical drawings and documentation for manufacture.
• Ability to collaborate and work with multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding specifications.
• Experience with rapid prototyping.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly.

Desirable skills and experience (not required, but beneficial):

• Experience with solidworks CAD.
• Experience with UHV and cryogenic systems.
• Experience with mechanical Finite Element Analysis.
• Tolerance analysis.
• Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis 
• Thermal, vibration and user design.
• Experience with metrology.

Why work with us?

At Nu Quantum, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people of all identities, orientations, backgrounds, and experiences are empowered. We value diverse perspectives as a source of creativity and innovation and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented and marginalised communities. Joining Nu Quantum means joining a team where you can grow professionally and be part of an inspiring mission to shape the future of technology.

Benefits

• Flexible working options

• Group DIS cover (4 x salary)
• 1 month paid Sabbatical after 4 years of service
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme
• Private Medical and Dental Cover (With Vitality and Bupa)
• On-site gym membership
• Cycle scheme 
• Refreshments, including fruit and beverages, are available in the office.
• 28 days annual leave, including a 3-day company shutdown period + UK Public Holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 days holiday per year
• Enhanced paid family leave policies 
• Time for Charity work
• Access to the Cambridge Botanical Gardens