Overview

Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentLocation: Cambridge, UKClosing date for applications: Monday 13th October 2025 at 5pm (UK time). Visa Sponsorship availableJoin Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Technology Nu Quantum is creating the Entanglement Fabric for quantum computing scale-out. Quantum computing can solve some of the world''s biggest problems, but these applications require systems that are thousands of times more powerful than those available today. Our networking architecture will unlock data centre-scale quantum computing by weaving together quantum processors to accelerate the path to fault-tolerance and transformational utility. Founded in 2018, Nu Quantum is a spin-out of the University of Cambridge''s Cavendish Laboratory. We are looking for a Senior 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 design, manufacture, inspection and testing of prototypes.

Design of assembly, test and alignment fixtures containing electronic, optical and mechanical elements.

Lead technical workstreams, reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Mentoring and development of team members.

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.

Qualifications

An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant STEM field.

Proficient with 3D CAD modelling.

Proficient at creating mechanical drawings and documentation for manufacture.

Ability to collaborate and work with multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding specifications.

Experience with multiple rapid prototyping techniques.

Experience using Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly.

Desirable skills and experience

Experience with solidworks CAD.

Experience with UHV, cryogenic systems and MEMS design.

Experience with mechanical Finite Element Analysis.

Tolerance analysis.

Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.

Thermal, vibration and user design.

Experience with metrology.

Benefits

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

Access to the Cambridge Botanical Gardens

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