Atom Computing · 12 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expAtom Computing is a company that builds quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms. They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to gather, integrate, and track requirements, risks, and timelines for future generations of Atom Computing systems, serving as a technical integrator and architect across their Research and Product Development programs.
ComputerInformation TechnologyProduct Research
Responsibilities
Lead, and formalize, the existing functional and physical decomposition of current systems to augment the requirements blueprint
Establish and maintain the requirements baseline, traceability matrices, and verification plans using industry standard tools
Translate scientific objectives into verifiable system and subsystem performance requirements
Manage change control processes for evolving architectures and requirements
Develop and document system architecture, including subsystem interactions
Produce system-level design documentation and interface control documents (ICDs)
Coordinate with modeling and simulation teams to evaluate performance trade-offs and scalability of quantum system architectures
Identify, quantify, and track technical risks, opportunities, and mitigations
Support development of risk registers and FMEA/FMECA for design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, SIR, ORR)
Contribute to the ongoing development of Atom Computing’s Systems Engineering Management Plan
Develop and coordinate the Verification and Validation (V&V) plans, linking test protocols to system-level requirements (traceability)
Working with Quantum Engineering & Theory, oversee definition of system-level test protocols
Participate in system integration reviews and readiness assessments to ensure technical maturity and risk reduction
Act as technical liaison between Theory, Quantum Engineering, Hardware, Software, Controls, and Optical Engineering
Support customer interactions, including government program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and milestone reporting
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to lead requirements development, interface control, and V&V planning across engineering and science disciplines
Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and configuration management systems
Strong understanding of system lifecycle processes
Demonstrated experience with risk management frameworks
Experience supporting government-funded research or procurement programs (DoD, DoE, DoC)
BS or higher in Systems Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of systems engineering experience in complex, multidisciplinary R&D or production environments (quantum, aerospace, defense, advanced computing, or similar)
Preferred
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering, physics, or a related discipline
Familiarity with quantum computing, atomic, and optical (AMO) physics, or control system integration
Experience preparing and presenting SRR/PDR/CDR artifacts
Knowledge of reliability engineering, fault-tolerant architectures, and data-driven verification
Benefits
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents
Unlimited paid time off
401K company matching
Short- and long-term disability
FSA
Dependent care benefits
Life insurance
Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day
Company
Atom Computing
Atom Computing builds truly scalable quantum computers out of individual atoms.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$91.21MKey Investors
DARPAThird Point VenturesNational Science Foundation
2024-06-03Series Unknown· $10.24M
2023-01-31Grant
2022-03-23Series C
Leadership Team
Benjamin Bloom
CEO / CTO / Founder
Jesper Kamp
Regional Director Europe
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