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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$104K - $144K/yr

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As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time quantum design in the United States is $55.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.04 and $64.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFull Time Quantum DesignFull Time Quantum Software Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, Physics, or related fields; certifications in quantum technologiesBachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering; coding certifications
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, specialized tech companiesSoftware firms, tech startups, corporate IT departments
Industry UsageQuantum hardware, research institutions, advanced tech industriesSoftware development, application programming, tech services
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

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Infographic showing various Full Time Quantum Design job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 21% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 67% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,273 per year, or $55.4 per hour.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

PsiQuantum

Milpitas, CA • On-site

$104K - $144K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

PsiQuantum's mission is to build the first useful quantum computers-machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems.
Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries.
Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry-including partners like GlobalFoundries-we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don't feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.
In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining-and that now is the time to scale.
PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies-including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical-to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.
Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift-and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real.
Come join us.
Job Summary:
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for designing highly complex and cutting-edge optomechanical and optoelectronic packages. You will be working closely with teams across a wide array of disciplines, and you will be expected to apply DfM principles on an everyday basis. Strong design skills incorporating mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, electronics, and precision design principles are a must.
Responsibilities:
  • Ownership of designs from prototype to production.
  • Expertise in Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly.
  • Expertise with GD&T.
  • Expertise with tolerance analysis methods.
  • Generate and maintain process flow documentation.
  • Conduct DFMEA, PFMEA & risk analysis heat maps.
  • Fixture design & fabrication.
  • Test set-up design & fabrication.
  • Generate & maintain BOM's & build standards.
  • Generate & maintain Specification & Drawing Trees.
  • Ability to execute basic structural and thermal analyses to down-select designs.
  • Comfortable with PDM / Arena.

Experience/Qualifications:
  • Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to support colleagues to achieve team objectives.
  • Exercises independent Judgement.
  • Continuous learning mindset.
  • Execution of deliverables against schedule & quality targets.
  • Experience with subcontractor management.
  • Master's Degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
  • 2-5 years of experience, with a focus on optomechanical design and/or optoelectronic packaging.

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
U.S. Base Pay Range
$140,000-$155,000 USD
Bay Area Pay Range
$170,000-$185,000 USD

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