Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline with at least 4 years of industry experience.
Expertise in mechanical design using CAD tools, preferably SolidWorks.
Experience as a system-level Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) or equivalent technical authority.
Knowledge of heat transfer, thermal management, and cryogenic system behavior.
Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS or COMSOL.
Ability to develop and manage product structures, BOMs, and configuration baselines.
Strong communication skills, including technical writing and review leadership.
Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical design of cryogenic research systems, from concept development to detailed modeling.
Serve as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for assigned systems, ensuring design integrity and compliance.
Develop mechanical CAD models, drawings, and GD&T for complex assemblies.
Manage system product structure, hardware configurations, and bills of materials.
Write assembly instructions, work procedures, and integration plans for system builds.
Oversee mechanical and system-level integration activities in lab environments.
Perform thermal and mechanical analyses to inform design decisions.
Benefits
Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401K match to support retirement savings.
Access to gym facilities for health and wellness.
Paid time off (PTO) and sick time for work-life balance.
Opportunities for upward mobility within the organization.
Engaging and challenging work environment.
Full Job Description
General Description This role requires ownership of system-level design, configuration control, integration oversight, and hosting technical reviews while working closely with multidisciplinary teams including scientists, system architects, electrical engineers, and operations engineers.
Qubit Systems Laboratory (QSL)is a world leader in semiconductor spin qubits. Our broad expertise spans semiconductor growth, device design and modeling, cryogenic control, high-density interconnects and packaging, quantum architecture, and multiqubit demonstrations. Our system architecture is built entirely around scalable semiconductor manufacturing to make quantum computing affordable for practical business and scientific applications.
Essential Duties
Lead the mechanical design of cryogenic research systems, including concept development, detailed modeling, and documentation.
Serve as the Responsible Engineering Authority (REA) for assigned systems, ensuring design integrity, configuration control, and compliance with requirements.
Develop mechanical CAD models, drawings, and GD&T for complex assemblies and components.
Manage system product structure, hardware configurations, and bills of materials.
Write assembly instructions, work procedures, and integration plans for system builds.
Oversee mechanical and system-level integration activities in lab environments.
Perform thermal and mechanical analyses to inform design decisions.
Inform thermal test plans to validate system performance.
Host and participate in design reviews, providing clear technical rationale and documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to derive requirements and troubleshoot issues.
Mentor junior team members and support continuous improvement of engineering practices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline with at least 4 years of industry experience.
Expertise in mechanical design using CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred).
Experience serving as a system-level REA or equivalent technical authority.
Knowledge of heat transfer, thermal management, and cryogenic system behavior.
Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS or COMSOL.
Ability to develop and manage product structures, BOMs, and configuration baselines.
Experience writing clear assembly instructions, procedures, and documentation.
Hands-on experience with system integration, hardware testing, and troubleshooting.
Ability to interpret ambiguous requirements and guide design decisions.
Strong communication skills, including technical writing and review leadership.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work for extended periods while standing or sitting at a computer workstation.
Must be sufficiently mobile, have visual and hearing acuity, and manual dexterity to safely work within a laboratory environment.
Must be able to climb ladders to use elevated test equipment.
Special Requirements: U.S. Person Status Required
Compensation and Benefits:
Pay Range: $128,000 - $159,900
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.
For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits
