Staff Electrical Engineer Team Lead

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.

Location

Infleqtion has 6 office locations operating out of Boulder/Louisville CO; Madison WI; Chicago IL; Oxford UK; and Melbourne AU. This position is a full-time hybrid position which will be located in our Louisville CO office.

Position Summary

Infleqtion is seeking an exceptional Staff Electrical Engineer with leadership experience to oversee and contribute to architecting developing and delivering complex electronics systems to support quantum sensors in challenging environments. This position will be responsible for leading the electrical design and development of electronic systems and subsystems for Infleqtions quantum products with a focus on space-deployed this role the selected candidate will collaborate with researchers other engineers aerospace experts and manufacturing to bring Infleqtions disruptive quantum technologies to new environments. The individual in this role has significant opportunity to influence Infleqtions prototype and product development and to further Infleqtions leadership in quantum technologies.

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 the following duties. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned.

• Management of a team responsible for design and delivery of electronics systems throughout the product lifecycle: concept design test and verification

• Own the overall system architecture and ensure alignment with requirements and functional needs of the system

• Presenting progress and results to the end customer

• Overseeing and/or contributing to design of subsystems such as analog mixed signal microcontrollers and FPGA controllers

• Execution of modelling simulation and analytical efforts required to enable product performance

• Integration of electronics subsystems with mechanical optical and other subsystems

• Identifying and engaging key suppliers

• Following Infleqtions Product Lifecycle Process and supporting Phase gate reviews critical design reviews and executive updates

• Supporting development of risk management plans and risk resolution and supporting reliability analysis and continuous improvement

• Coaching and mentoring junior engineers

• Other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required with a focus in design electronics and/or embedded systems engineering

• 8 years of relevant and progressive experience in similar roles including electrical design

• Experience mentoring more junior engineers and leading teams

• Experience providing consultancy and strategic support to electrical engineering projects

• 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 and working in highly technical environments

• Ability to travel domestically and (potentially) internationally up to 10%

Desired Qualifications

• Masters or PhD degree in electrical engineering or embedded systems engineering

• Experience developing electronic systems for challenging non-terrestrial environments e.g. LEO MEO

• Proficiency in FPGA design implementation and verification

• Demonstrated ability to optimize FPGA designs for performance power and resource utilization in real-world applications

• Experience in delivering new advanced technologies to commercial markets

• Experience in hardware DFx (design for cost manufacturing assembly test sustainment)

• Experience working with complex systems that integrate hardware firmware and software. Knowledge of best practices in software engineering is a plus

• Familiarity with Rad-hard microprocessors

• Familiarity with embedded firmware

• Familiarity with quantum computing mechanics or physics

• Familiarity with electro-optical design and integrated photonics

• Active listening and presence with team members

The targeted salary range for this role is $150000 to $185000 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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Required Experience:

Staff IC