Associate Product Engineer (Quantum Hardware)

Location: Denver, Colorado, United States; hands-on work is performed on the production floor and in engineering and production environments.

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 per year, plus performance bonuses and equity options. Exempt position with possible weekend work and hours beyond a standard day shift.

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed quantum hardware startup developing cryogenic systems as hardware foundations for quantum computing.

What you will do

• Build, assemble, troubleshoot, and validate cryogenic pre-production systems and subassemblies.
• Create assembly documentation, work instructions, and engineering records, and train technicians on revised instructions.
• Support engineering change implementation, documentation updates, product releases, prototype builds, and product validation.
• Investigate product, manufacturing, and test issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Analyze production and test data to improve quality, reliability, manufacturability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain while developing ownership of assigned assemblies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, undergraduate research, or relevant project work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work hands-on in both engineering and production environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with CAD software such as Onshape and GD&T standards.
• Experience with engineering drawings, mechanical assemblies, laboratory equipment, instrumentation, or manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to vacuum systems, cryogenics, thermal systems, or precision electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience with Excel, Python, or MATLAB for data analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities in a rapidly scaling organization.
• Collaboration with scientists, engineers, and business leaders developing quantum hardware technology.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching and flexible PTO.
• Performance bonuses and equity options.