Infleqtion · 3 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems for Quantum in Space
Infleqtion is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in embedded system firmware and software to join their Emerging Technology team. The role involves developing embedded control systems for quantum systems and sensors in various environments, including collaboration with NASA on a technology demonstration mission.
ElectronicsManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringQuantum Computing
Responsibilities
Execute engineering projects and deliver them on time and budget
Collaborate with engineers, physicists, and technicians to troubleshoot and debug existing circuit boards and control systems in use
Perform quality and performance analysis on new and legacy electrical systems
Work with other engineering disciplines on electrical, mechanical, and thermal interface requirements and design
Summarize data and report on test results
Provide estimates of resources needed to deliver successful projects on schedule and budget
Manage and mentor peers and more junior team members to ensure project success
Communicating with key stakeholders on progress, barriers, and status
Other duties or projects as assigned to ensure mission success
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or master's degree in Embedded Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
At least four years of experience in a relevant industry or field
Highly proficient in at least one of the two following areas, proficiency in both areas preferred: Embedded system firmware development in Rust. If you have relevant expertise but with C/C++, you may still be successful in this role if you have interest in Rust and have some idea of how Rust can be used to rapidly develop safe and performant systems
FPGA development, specifically with Xilinx FPGAs, along with experience creating testbenches and verifying complex designs. Experience with Microblaze processors, or high-level synthesis/testing languages like SpinalHDL or cocotb is a plus
Proficient in MS Office
Good verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff
Good collaboration skills, able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance
Experience mentoring and managing more junior engineers
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
Preferred
Experience with space-deployed systems and the associated challenging vibration, thermal, and radiation environment
Experience with Contract Electronic Manufacturing
Experience mentoring and managing more junior engineers
Benefits
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
Company
Infleqtion
Infleqtion is a quantum information company that develops software-configured and quantum-enabled products.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$307.83MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseUK Research and InnovationUS Department of Energy
2025-09-08Acquired
2025-06-02Series C· $100M
2024-12-02Grant· $11M
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