Infleqtion

Staff Systems Engineer – Quantum Research and Development

Infleqtion

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Louisville • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Work with internal teams and customers throughout multiple programs to develop and manage system architectures, subsystem functions, and interface requirements for quantum technology platforms—such as sensors, clocks, and control systems
  • Establish a lean standardized system engineering practices and processes to support programs ranging from deep technology R&D to early product development
  • Work with team members across the company to refine and update our Product Lifecycle (PLC) policy and workflows to optimize efficiency and process value
  • Ensure uniform application of systems engineering tools (e.g. Jama) and methods across projects
  • For selected key R&D projects:
  • Define scope of internal PLC and associated list of deliverables
  • Support and track execution of tasks and deliverables through the phases of the PLC
  • Prepare and support gate reviews with project team
  • Provide systems engineering expertise for selected key projects
  • Create core systems engineering documents (requirements, interface control, architecture, test plans, etc.)
  • Work with multi-functional teams to maintain system configuration and documentation

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree is required, with a focus in engineering, science, physics, or technology field preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant and progressive experience in a similar role, with demonstrated systems engineering experience in either complex systems, quantum mechanics, or complex spacecraft design. Ideally in more than one of these areas.
  • Experience with productization and Lean Product Life Cycle processes
  • Demonstrated ability to sufficiently learn the technical details of complex hardware and software systems development to be able to successfully drive processes and procedures for integration, testing, and qualification
  • Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with all levels of an organization; Professional-level communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, team-oriented, and matrixed environment
  • Master’s degree in engineering, science, physics, or technology field (preferred)
  • Experience in advanced technologies and high technology products, especially products that include a combination of mechanical, electrical, RF, optics, and software (preferred)
  • Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools. Experience using Jama software a plus (preferred)
  • Experience with deployed systems and/or sensors, especially for space-based applications (LEO, MEO, ISS, etc.) (preferred)
Benefits
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability
  • Employer-funded Health Savings Account
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401(k) match
  • Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Savings Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Equity Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
systems engineeringquantum technologyproductizationLean Product Life Cycleintegrationtestingqualificationrequirements documentationinterface controlarchitecture design
Soft Skills
professional communicationverbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillscollaborationteam-orientedcross-functional teamworkmatrixed environmentorganizational skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in engineeringBachelor's degree in scienceBachelor's degree in physicsBachelor's degree in technologyMaster's degree in engineeringMaster's degree in scienceMaster's degree in physicsMaster's degree in technology