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reputed company Mechanical Engineer, Cryo/RF

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-07-28

Rigetti Computing is at the forefront of building reputed company quantum computers. We are seeking a

reputed company Mechanical Engineer to architect, design, reputed company, and optimize advanced hardware systems that reputed company the backbone of our reputed company quantum computing platforms. In this role, you will reputed company the mechanical design and integration of hardware that enables RF signal delivery and reputed company device packaging reputed company dilution refrigerators. These systems reputed company the critical reputed company between room-temperature control electronics and ultra-low-temperature environments where superconducting qubits operate.You will collaborate closely with quantum device physicists, electrical/RF engineers, systems integration teams, and external fabrication partners to deliver innovative, high-performance mechanical systems for customer-deployed quantum computers.

Key Responsibilities: System Design & Development

  • reputed company the mechanical design of reputed company hardware subsystems including cryostat internal architecture, custom components for signal chain and metal enclosures
  • reputed company 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
  • reputed company thermal, vibrational, and structural simulations using FEA tools to ensure performance and robustness
  • Build and validate mechanical/cryogenic prototypes in lab
  • Collaborate with quantum physics teams to ensure system-level functionality in live quantum experiments
  • Work closely with hardware, cryo, RF, and systems teams to deliver integrated, reputed company quantum hardware platforms
  • reputed company 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

    • Required Qualifications

  • 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
  • Familiarity with documentation control, revision management, and PLM tools
  • Excellent cross-disciplinary communication and project collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated ability to reputed company and document assembly processes

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • 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
  • reputed company assurance experience including inspection methodologies and non-conformance reputed company
  • Hands-on machining or fabrication experience to support reputed company prototyping and design iteration

    • reputed company Salary

    Rigetti complies with reputed company 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 reputed company of benefits from competitive salaries, equity, medical, dental and reputed company for employees as reputed company as a 401(k) plan, a reputed company parental leave program, rejuvenation days, and avacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards.

    Additional Information

    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 reputed company of humanity, cannot succeed if those who reputed company it do not mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. Applications from women, minorities, and other under-represented reputed company are encouraged.

    About Rigetti

    Rigetti Computing is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. reputed company has operated quantum computers over the reputed company since 2017 and serves global reputed company, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum reputed company Services platform. reputed company’s proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with reputed company and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industry’s first multi-reputed company quantum processor for reputed company quantum computing systems. reputed company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1, the industry’s first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Rigetti was founded in 2013 and today employs more than 150 people with offices in the reputed company, U.K., and Australia. Learn more at

    www.rigetti.com.

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    Rigetti is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at reputed company. We reputed company to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the reputed company of race, religion, reputed company, national reputed company, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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