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Infleqtion · 2 weeks ago

Principal Electrical Engineer - Team Lead

Louisville, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world's most challenging problems. They are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and delivery of complex electronics systems supporting quantum sensors, focusing on space-deployed systems.

ElectronicsManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringQuantum Computing

Responsibilities

Management of internal and contractor teams 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 senior management and 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 Infleqtion's 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

Qualification

Electrical designEmbedded systems engineeringFPGA designMentoring engineersAnalog circuit designMicrocontrollersQuantum computing knowledgeCross-functional collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required, with a focus in design electronics and/or embedded systems engineering

10+ 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%

Preferred

Comfortable with a hands-on approach to engineering leadership

Master's 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 complex analog circuit design

Familiarity with microcontrollers used in space applications

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