Mechanical Engineer II

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer II. Location: New Haven, CT, USA

Responsibilities:

• Design, prototype, test, and improve mechanical components and subassemblies for advanced quantum computing systems.
• Develop and maintain CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and supporting documentation for prototype builds, design reviews, and production releases.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles, including tolerance analysis, material selection, and Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Evaluate thermal design constraints for cryogenic and electromechanical hardware, including coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) mismatch, bolted joint performance, heat transfer paths, electronics enclosure cooling, and cryogenic component thermalization;
• Perform engineering analysis using hand calculations, test data, FEA, CFD, and other simulation tools where appropriate.
• Support hands-on assembly, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of prototype and production hardware.
• Document test results, assembly procedures, design revisions, and engineering lessons learned.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, laboratory teams, and external suppliers to resolve fabrication, assembly, fit, and performance issues.
• Develop practical and reliable mechanical solutions that support next-generation quantum computing hardware.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in mechanical design or mechanical engineering.
• Proven ability to independently manage design projects from concept through design, testing, documentation, and release.
• Experience using professional CAD software for solid modeling;
• Experience creating and interpreting detailed mechanical drawings, including GD&T, tolerances, and fits.
• Proficiency designing machined and sheet metal components.
• Strong hands-on mechanical skills through laboratory work, fabrication, machining, equipment maintenance, or similar experience.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and communicate design assumptions, trade-offs, and results effectively.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working with cryogenic, vacuum, or electromechanical systems.
• Knowledge of thermal analysis, FEA, CFD, and simulation-driven mechanical design.
• Experience supporting prototype development, hardware integration, and laboratory testing.
• Familiarity with mechanical design for advanced scientific or quantum hardware environments.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: $104,000 to $156,000 USD per year (New Haven location).
• Competitive total rewards package including base salary, equity, bonus opportunities, benefits, and additional employee perks.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum computing hardware with an experienced multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on innovation, professional development, and career growth.

Other Information:

• Work with advanced cryogenic, vacuum, and electromechanical systems used in state-of-the-art quantum computers.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and laboratory teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Employment may require compliance with U.S. export control regulations, and hiring may be contingent upon export authorization where applicable.
• Third-party agency candidates will not be considered;
• D-Wave is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.