Materials and Process Engineer

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the worlds most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers sensors and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products Infleqtion enables quantum everywhere through our ecosystem of devices and platforms.

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will support the conception and maturation of a variety of quantum products including the development and testing of specialized processes: glass substrate processing glass and dissimilar material bonding silicon wafer processing and testing thin film characterization laser processing and electrical integration. The materials engineers role will include a combination of selfdirected and collaborative efforts with a team of physicists engineers technicians and business personnel.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Develop materials bonding and fabrication techniques for construction of vacuum cells vapor cells and quantum components

• Collaborate with physicists and optical electrical mechanical and software engineers to define mechanical and optomechanical system requirements

• Produce engineering documentation including technical drawings mechanical assembly packages work instructions and standard operating procedures

• Support root cause analysis or failure mode investigations

• Validate processes through design of experiments handson testing and statistical analysis

• Other duties or projects as assigned

• Bachelors or Masters degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering materials science or materials engineering engineering physics or similar

• At least two 2 years of experience in an industry or academic environment working on materials processing product design product development and testing

• Experienced with adhesive/epoxy selection and testing ideally for low outgassing applications

• Experienced with some microscale and/or nanoscale processing (e.g. MEMS design and testing wet bench etching cleaning and processing)

• Experienced with several materials characterization and elemental analysis techniques including high resolution microscopy SEM EDS XPS SIMS XRD and Xray CT scanning

• Experienced with laser systems and laser safety and ideally optics and optomechanics

• Experienced with vacuum processing and UHV systems designing and troubleshooting them (including helium leak checking or testing)

• Proficient with physical vapor deposition technologies including ion beam and/or magnetron sputtering

• Proficient with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or multiphysics modeling (e.g. COMSOL)

• Proficient with DOE/SPC/CIP techniques and software such as JMP and/or MiniTab

• Proficient with Solidworks or similar 3D CAD software including drawing tolerancing (GD&T)

• Proficient in MS Office and SharePoint

• Good verbal and written communication skills able to effectively share information with technical and nontechnical staff

• Good collaboration skills able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance.

• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

TRAVEL

Up to 5 travel may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work will normally be performed in an office environment. Able to efficiently use automated office equipment such as laptops copiers and printers; able to effectively engage in communications (via phone computer or inperson). Will involve sitting standing walking lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

The targeted salary range for this role is $90000 to $115000 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) 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

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

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