Infleqtion · 23 hours ago
Staff Mechanical Engineer - Quantum Timing in Space
Louisville, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expInfleqtion is a global company harnessing quantum mechanics to solve complex, real-world problems beyond the reach of today's systems. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own the development and validation of a space-based quantum timing product, working across design, prototyping, testing, and pre-production to ruggedize an existing product line.
ElectronicsManufacturingMechanical DesignMechanical EngineeringQuantum Computing
Responsibilities
Analyze and interpret complex design requirements, including reference to various industry standards
Apply creativity and resourcefulness to deploy both established best practices and develop non-traditional methods to satisfy novel project demands
Develop CAD models, drawings, and documentation packages for all designs
Perform engineering analysis to guide design decisions and communicate that analysis to project leaders both verbally and through documentation
Contribute to technical reviews and project status meetings as the technical design contributor and/or lead
Assemble prototype units and develop assembly procedures for higher volume production
Develop and execute test plans to evaluate mechanical sub-system performance
Coordinate with manufacturing to incorporate DFM/DFA into design and supporting documentation
Other duties or projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
General curiosity about system design, physics, or quantum mechanics
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
5+ years of experience in a professional, product-focused engineering role
Well-rounded background in core mechanical engineering principles and concepts
High level of skill using Solidworks 3D CAD tools for mechanical design
Understanding of ASTM E595 - how to choose materials for space
Experience building, simulating, verifying, and validating cubesat and/or space flight hardware designs
Experience with thermal or vibration analysis, simulation, and experimentation
Experience building proof-of-concept prototypes from the ground up, using 3D printing, off-the-shelf parts, and rapid prototype vendors
Experience in a lean, mid-volume manufacturing environment, including debugging design issues that arise in early pre-production
Experience with application of GD&T to engineering drawings
Demonstrated experience applying Design for Manufacturability and Assembly principles
Ability to visually see and focus on fine details of small components
Good verbal and written technical communication skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and/or 7+ years of experience in a professional, product-focused engineering role
A portfolio of creative product design solutions that optimize size, cost, functionality, or aesthetics
Understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes used on metal, plastics, and glass
Familiarity with fiber-optic or free-space optical systems or optical atomic clocks
Experience using SolidWorks PDM and Arena PLM or similar document control systems
Experience using SolidWorks, ANSYS, or COMSOL design analysis tools
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability
Employer-funded Health Savings Account
Unlimited PTO
401(k) match
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Savings Account
Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment
Equity Program
Company
Infleqtion
Infleqtion is a quantum information company that develops software-configured and quantum-enabled products.
201-500 employees
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
Leadership Team
Matthew Kinsella
Chief Executive Officer
Alok Gupta
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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