Is the Senior Mechanical Engineer role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in Berkeley, CA.

Where is the role based?

Rigetti Computing is hiring for this position in Berkeley, CA.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Mechanical Engineering, RF signal delivery, quantum computing, silicon device packaging.

What seniority level is this role?

Rigetti Computing targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Rigetti Computing.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Rigetti Computing Other

Lead the mechanical design and integration of hardware for next-generation quantum computing platforms.

Location

Berkeley, CA

Compensation

Not disclosed

Level

senior

Type

full time · On-site

Posted by employer 3 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 6 hours ago

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Skills & Technologies

Mechanical Engineering silicon device packaging quantum computing RF signal delivery

What you'll build

architect advanced hardware systems
design mechanical systems
develop hardware for RF signal delivery
optimize silicon device packaging
collaborate with physicists and engineers

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.

Joblaze summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer at Rigetti Computing is responsible for designing and optimizing advanced hardware systems essential for quantum computing platforms. This role requires expertise in mechanical design, particularly in RF signal delivery and silicon device packaging within dilution refrigerators. It is well-suited for experienced engineers with a background in hardware integration and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The position plays a crucial part in developing high-performance systems that bridge room-temperature electronics and ultra-low-temperature environments.

Joblaze insights

Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on Rigetti Computing's careers page September 27, 2026.
Mechanical Engineering appears in 3.8% of 2317 comparable senior other roles in United States; quantum computing appears in 0.2% of 2317 comparable senior other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Mechanical Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Berkeley, CA.
Where is the role based?: Rigetti Computing is hiring for this position in Berkeley, CA.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Mechanical Engineering, RF signal delivery, quantum computing, silicon device packaging.
What seniority level is this role?: Rigetti Computing targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Rigetti Computing.

From the original posting

Rigetti Computing is at the forefront of building scalable quantum computers. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to architect, design, develop, and optimize advanced hardware systems that form the backbone of our next-generation quantum computing platforms. In this role, you will lead the mechanical design and integration of hardware that enables RF signal delivery and silicon device packaging within dilution refrigerators. These systems form the critical interface 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.

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