Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson is a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Oxford Ionics, where responsibilities include the mechanical design and development of quantum computing infrastructure. Previous experience includes serving as Principal Thermo-Mechanical Design Engineer at Sunborne Systems and holding various roles at Reaction Engines, including Principal Design Engineer, Lead Design Engineer, and Mechanical Design Engineer. Mark's expertise encompasses design, CAD proficiency in SolidWorks and CATIA V5, thermal and structural analysis, code development in Matlab, and equipment testing. Earlier in the career, Mark worked as a Design Engineer at Electroimpact, focusing on structural analysis, drafting, project management, and manufacturing logistics. Mark holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering from the University of Leeds, completed in 2013.