Junior Mechanical Engineer

Department: Research & Development

Location: Delft

Employment Type: FullTime

About Us

QuantWare is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors to solve humanitys greatest challenges. We do this with our unique VIO™ technology, the only QPU architecture that breaks the hardware barriers that have held quantum computing back, unlocking the path to MegaQubit quantum processors.

With VIO, we are paving the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will change the world. And delivering on that vision demands people who don’t shy away from tackling the hardest challenges of our time. That’s where you come in!

As a Junior Mechanical Engineer, you will join our R&D team to support our mechanical design efforts. You will play a crucial role in transforming scientific concepts into manufacturable reality, working closely with senior mechanical engineers to bring our hardware to life.

What youll be doing

• CAD & Design Support: Create 3D CAD and 2D drawings from designs provided by senior mechanical engineers.

• Product Development: Take component design concepts from scientists, flesh them out with 3D models, verify manufacturability, and manage the procurement process.

• Prototyping: Provide hands-on support for prototyping. We love tinkerers! youll have the opportunity to engage with 3D printing and small scale CNC machining.

• Collaborative R&D: Work within our small mechanical engineering group, receiving mentorship while taking ownership of your own tasks and projects across the company.

Your Profile

• Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Experience: Previous internship experience in a mechanical engineering role.

• Technical Skills: Knowledge of fundamental Mechanical Engineering concepts. Proficiency in CAD (Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, OnShape, etc.). We value candidates who have experience with multiple CAD tools.

• Mindset: You are a tinkerer at heart with mechanical interests outside of school. A passion for hands-on fabrication, 3D printing, or hobby machining is highly beneficial. Be prepared to present a project you are proud of.

• Collaboration: A proactive team player excited to learn from senior mentors while contributing directly to R&D outcomes.

Dont tick every box? Apply anyway. We know great candidates dont always follow a straight path, and we value diverse experience, perspectives, and ways of thinking. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, wed love to hear from you!

What We Offer:

At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here’s what you can expect:

Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance)

Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage.

Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time

Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance

A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer

Diversity & Inclusion at QuantWare

We’re an ambitious company, not only for our goals but also to become an even more diverse and inclusive team. We know this helps us with better decisions, more innovation, and strengthens our culture. In particular, we’d love to see more women in the quantum industry!

So if you’re a female talent, excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening.