Senior Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Drive end-to-end design of mechanical interfaces from room temperature down to the millikelvin regime
• Design thermal anchoring and shielding systems optimized for mechanical stability and quantum coherence
• Perform thermal, vibrational, and structural simulations using FEA tools to ensure performance and robustness

Build and validate mechanical/cryogenic prototypes in lab

• Develop specifications for outsourced components and manage supplier relationships for critical assemblies such as vacuum flanges, cryo fixtures, and RF housings
• Author assembly documentation, and maintain design traceability in PLM system

Requirements

• M.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field
• 7+ years of industry experience in mechanical design and systems engineering
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong background in tolerance analysis and GD&T principles
• Experience in thermal and structural modeling and simulation
• Excellent cross-disciplinary communication and project collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and document assembly processes

Preferred

• Familiarity with thermal-mechanical effects in cryogenic materials and multi-physics system design
• Experience with RF packaging and electronic device integration in cryogenic or vacuum environments
• Quality assurance experience including inspection methodologies and non-conformance resolution
• Hands-on machining or fabrication experience to support rapid prototyping and design iteration

Required Qualifications

Familiarity with documentation control, revision management, and PLM tools

Base Salary

Rigetti complies with all local and state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, and geographic location. Rigetti offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, equity, medical, dental and vision for employees as well as a 401(k) plan, a paid parental leave program, rejuvenation days, and a vacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards.

As engineering leaders, we value diversity and are committed to building a culture of inclusion to attract and engage innovative thinkers. Our technology, meant to serve all of humanity, cannot succeed if those who built it do not mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. Applications from women, minorities, and other under-represented groups are encouraged.