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Senior Mechanical Designer - Cryomechanical Systems

Microsoft· Quantum Engineering
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Redmond, WA$119.8k - $234.7kFull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Senior Mechanical Designer responsible for end-to-end 3D CAD, 2D drawings, BOM management, and field installations of cryogenic mechanical systems, supporting Microsoft Quantum’s hardware roadmap from concept to producible hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end three-dimensional (3D) computer-aided design (CAD) for cryogenic subassemblies and top-level mechanical integrations, including cold fingers, millikelvin (mK) and 4 kelvin (4 K) stages, radiation shields, vacuum interfaces, and cable or harness routing fixtures; create fully detailed two-dimensional (2D) drawings with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stackups.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position
  • OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR equivalent experience

Skills

Required:3D CAD design2D drawings with GD&TBOM / PDM/PLM managementCryogenic engineering conceptsDesign for Manufacturing / Design for Excellence (DFM/DFX)
Nice to have:Leadership in design reviewsASME/cryogenic materials, coatings, finishesPDM/PLM toolsSupplier engagement / manufacturing liaisonRegulated lab environment experienceDocumentation and non-conformance disposition

Benefits

  • See company pay and benefits reference link in job description
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