Lead Systems Engineer

Infleqtion delivers high-value quantum information precisely where it is needed. By operating at the Edge, our software-configured, quantum-enabled products deliver unmatched levels of precision and power, generating streams of high-value information for commercial organizations, the United States, and allied governments. With 16 years of ColdQuanta's pioneering quantum research as our foundation, our hardware products and AI-powered solutions address critical market needs in PNT, global communication security and efficiency, resilient energy distribution, and accelerated quantum computing. Headquartered in Austin, TX, with offices in Boulder, CO; Chicago, IL; Madison, WI; Melbourne, AU; and Oxford, UK. Learn how Infleqtion is revolutionizing how we communicate, navigate, and discover at www.infleqtion.com. We are recruiting for a Lead Systems Engineer.

Location

This position is a full-time position and is based in our Louisville, Colorado office. Additionally, this is a hybrid role and once integrated into the company and position, the newly hired employee will be able to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Position Summary

Infleqtion is seeking an exceptional and experienced Lead Systems Engineer to drive the process of productizing hardware systems, turning research prototypes into manufacturable and scalable products. Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Engineering, the Lead Systems Engineer will be responsible for leading systems engineering efforts on critical ongoing product development programs within the framework of established Infleqtion's Product Life Cycle (PLC) processes and procedures. In this role, the selected candidate will work with all engineering directorates and with the product team as a key contributor on efforts tasked with bringing our technology to market.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead product development program systems engineering efforts, including:

• Development of system level requirements and flow-downs in accordance with product strategies and objectives
• Development and documentation of system architecture
• Creation of core systems engineering documentation including Product Requirement Documents, subsystem and lower-level requirements specifications, Interface Control Documents, HWCI/SWCI documents, etc.
• Definition and execution of modelling, simulation, and analytical efforts required to successfully enable product design and verification processes and long-term product lifecycle objectives
• Product configuration with support from Integrated Product Team leads
• Creation of the deliverables related to Systems Engineering in Infleqtion's PLC
• Coordination and Execution of System and Subsystem level reviews for deliverables of the Systems Engineering tasks

• Lead key systems engineering support to critical test efforts, including:

• Development of product Assembly, Integration & Test processes and procedures and engineering support to AI&T activities
• Development of product Verification and Validation test processes and procedures and engineering support to V&V test activities
• Coordination of traceability from requirements to test processes across the product architecture
• Support the development and refinement of a set of best practices for Systems Engineering extensible across a wide range of current and future Infleqtion product development efforts
• Drive development and execution of risk management plans and provide engineering support for reliability analysis

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required, with a focus in engineering, science, physics, or technology field preferred
• 8+ years of relevant and progressive experience in a similar role
• 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
• Desire and demonstrated ability to thrive and produce results in a fluid, dynamic, and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to learn new and complex topics quickly
• Resourceful problem-solver who collaboratively identifies effective paths forward with demonstrated expertise in executing productization efforts
• Passion for solving complex problems and challenges in a highly technical and scientific environment
• Ability to travel domestically and (potentially) internationally up to 10%

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering, science, physics, or technology field
• Experience with productization and Product Life Cycle processes
• Demonstrated ability to sufficiently learn the technical details of complex hardware system development to be able to successfully drive processes and procedures for integration, testing, and qualification.
• Experience in advanced technologies and high technology products
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and experience with SysML and MBSE tools (e.g. Cameo)

Benefits

The targeted salary range for this role is $150,000 to $200,000 on an annualized basis plus eligibility to participate in our annual incentive plan.

In addition to your base compensation, we offer a generous Total Rewards program which includes:

• 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) safe harbor contribution
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid FMLA Leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employer Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment

Equal Opportunity

Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love, your gender identity and expression, skin color, age, appearance, disability, neurodiversity, DNA, military/veteran status, citizenship, and other factors that make up who you are. Your uniqueness is valued, welcomed, and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications, performance, merits, as well as business needs. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

If this opportunity interests you and you fit the job description, please submit an application. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].