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Infleqtion · 1 day ago

Principal Thermal Engineer

Louisville, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

6+ years exp

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world's most challenging problems. They are seeking a highly experienced thermal analyst responsible for managing temperature limits for quantum sensing operations in space, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met. The role involves updating thermal models, conducting technical discussions, and mentoring junior engineers.

ElectronicsManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringQuantum Computing

Responsibilities

Update the existing system-level thermal model with the appropriate fidelity to ensure the physics sequence operates within space environmental constraints

Conduct regular technical discussions and model reviews of in-house and subcontractor electronic card and enclosure cooling designs, including some of them which have unique thermal requirements

Develop and test EDU thermal designs for microgravity environments

Adapt flight thermal designs for microgravity testing

Serve as a hands-on engineer with experience building both EDU and flight hardware

Install MLI and bond heaters and thermistors using ASTM-E595 approved materials

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 subsystems and their thermal requirements / interfaces

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

Thermal designOpto-mechanicsDesign for costASTM E595Flexure mounts designHands-on engineeringAI utilizationTolerance analysisEngineering leadershipQuantum mechanics familiarity

Required

Bachelor's degree required, with a focus in thermal design or a related engineering field

6+ years of relevant and progressive experience in similar roles

Hands on engineer with experience building both EDU and flight hardware

Experience installing MLI, bonding of heaters and thermistors using ASTM-E595 approved materials

Leverages AI appropriately; understands limitations of current offerings

Excellent proficiency in design first principles

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

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%