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Infleqtion · 2 days ago

Staff Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Architect for Quantum in Space

Louisville, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $175K/yr

6+ years exp

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world's most challenging problems. They are seeking a mechanical architect to design the infrastructure necessary for their technology to transition between earth and space, requiring collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with product lifecycle and quality standards.

ElectronicsManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringQuantum Computing

Responsibilities

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

Presenting progress and results to senior management and the end customer

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

Integration of mechanical subsystems with electrical, 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

Solidworks CAD designOpto-mechanics expertiseZemax/OpticStudio softwareTolerance analysisDesign first principlesHands-on engineeringDfx understandingQuantum mechanics familiarityTechnical leadership

Required

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

6+ years of relevant and progressive experience in similar roles

Demonstrated expert level proficiency in Solidworks CAD design tools

Excellent proficiency in design first principles

Experience using Solidworks analysis tools

Excellent technical and people leadership skills

Expert level understanding of opto-mechanics, including free space optical mounting, collimator design, free space and fiber coupled alignment design and tolerancing

Ability to run Zemax/OpticStudio software and interpret the results

Demonstrated Dfx (design to cost...etc)

Understanding of ASTM E595 - how to choose materials for space

Experience designing custom flexure mounts for both optics and instruments

Tolerance analysis

Hands on engineer with experience building both EDU and flight hardware

Uses AI appropriately for leverage; understands limitations of current platforms

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