Junior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Junior Mechanical Engineer. Location: Sydney, Australia

The position is ideal for someone who enjoys mechanical design, rapid prototyping, and solving practical engineering challenges within the quantum sensing domain.

Duties:

• Design and prototype mechanical components, enclosures, and fixtures for quantum sensors.
• Support the integration, commissioning, and field trials of sensor technologies.
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers, and stakeholders to develop precise measurement systems.
• Contribute to testing, validation, and documentation of newly commissioned sensors.
• Participate in building and maintaining mechanical and optical systems for quantum sensing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience designing and prototyping mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerances, and assembly processes.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as Inventor or similar software.
• Advantageous to have experience in fast-paced prototyping, student design competitions, or R&D environments.

Benefits and Instructions:

Q-CTRL offers a flexible work culture, competitive compensation, and equity potential; The company emphasizes performance and innovation over strict working hours; Employees benefit from working in a global quantum technology leader, that recently raised over $113 million in Series B funding and achieved the first commercial quantum advantage with its Ironstone Opal navigation solution.