Mechanical Engineer – Quantum Product Development

Infleqtion

Mechanical Engineer designing and validating atomic clock products for quantum technology commercial applications. Engaging in design, prototyping, testing, and pre-production within a hybrid work setting.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeLouisville • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,000 - $174,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and interpret complex design requirements, including reference to various industry standards.
Apply creativity and resourcefulness to deploy both established best practices and develop non-traditional methods to satisfy novel project demands.
Develop CAD models, drawings, and documentation packages for all designs
Perform engineering analysis to guide design decisions and communicate that analysis to project leaders both verbally and through documentation.
Contribute to technical reviews and project status meetings as the technical design contributor and/or lead.
Assemble prototype units and develop assembly procedures for higher volume production.
Develop and execute test plans to evaluate mechanical sub-system performance.
Coordinate with manufacturing to incorporate DFM/DFA into design and supporting documentation
Other duties or projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

General curiosity about system design, physics, or quantum mechanics
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
4+ years of experience in a professional, product-focused engineering role
Well-rounded background in core mechanical engineering principles and concepts
High level of skill using Solidworks 3D CAD tools for mechanical design
Experience with application of GD&T to engineering drawings
Demonstrated experience applying Design for Manufacturability and Assembly principles
Ability to visually see and focus on fine details of small components
Good verbal and written technical communication skills
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience building proof-of-concept prototypes from the ground up, using 3D printing, off-the-shelf parts, and rapid prototype vendors
Experience in a lean, mid-volume manufacturing environment, including debugging design issues that arise in early pre-production
A portfolio of creative product design solutions that optimize size, cost, functionality, or aesthetics
Experience with thermal or vibration analysis, simulation, and experimentation
Understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes used on metal, plastics, and glass
Understanding of ASTM E595 – how to choose materials for space
Familiarity with cubesat or space flight hardware design techniques
Familiarity with fiber-optic or free-space optical systems or optical atomic clocks
Experience using SolidWorks PDM and Arena PLM or similar document control systems
Experience using SolidWorks, ANSYS, or COMSOL design analysis tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs
Employer funded Health Savings Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Matching Programs
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
Paid FMLA Leave
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employer Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment
Equity Opportunity

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineering principlesCAD modelingengineering analysisGD&TDesign for ManufacturabilityDesign for Assemblythermal analysisvibration analysis3D printingprototype development

Soft Skills

creativityresourcefulnesstechnical communicationattention to detailcollaborationproblem-solvingproject managementanalytical thinkingverbal communicationdocumentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering