Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)

Senior Equipment Design Engineer – Test Beds, Test Stands

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Reading • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • Assess current equipment capabilities and compile the definitive suite of required test stands and beds for the OQC roadmap.
  • Create full machine schematics and detailed equipment designs using 3D CAD, from initial concept to final detail.
  • Manage the end-to-end procurement, manufacture, and assembly of test rigs, ensuring they meet rigorous internal specifications.
  • Partner with R&D teams to test and validate new equipment, ensuring absolute compliance with design specifications.
  • Maintain and evolve the existing fleet, implementing iterative design improvements to keep pace with our rapid innovation cycles.
  • Take full Project Management responsibility—owning the scope, timeline, and budget for our test equipment infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in the end-to-end design and manufacture of complex machines or industrial equipment.
  • Expert-level skills in 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
  • A rock-solid grasp of fundamental engineering principles across mechanical and electrical disciplines.
  • Proven ability to manage technical projects, covering scope, time, and budget planning.
  • A track record of synthesizing information from multiple engineering disciplines into a cohesive design.
  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a similar technical field.
  • Experience with the design or use of dilution refrigerators and cryogenic systems.
  • Hands-on experience with the mechanical installation of test rigs or fixtures.
  • Background in supplier management and technical procurement.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
3D CADSolidWorksAutoCADdesign and manufacture of complex machinesmechanical installation of test rigsengineering principlesproject managementbudget planningscope managementtechnical procurement
Soft Skills
collaborationsynthesis of informationproblem-solvingcommunicationleadership
Certifications
degree in Mechanical Engineeringdegree in Design Engineering