Associate Electrical Engineer

Infleqtion • Boulder, CO

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About The Position

Within Infleqtion’s Quantum Computing Product Group, the Hardware Engineering Team is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to help develop the electronics that power next‑generation neutral‑atom quantum computing platforms. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on hardware development. You will work directly with engineers and physicists to design small PCBs, build prototype electronics, debug experimental systems, and support hardware bring-up.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience laying out PCBs using Altium (preferred) or similar ECAD tools.
• Hands-on experience with electronic debugging and laboratory instrumentation, including automation and instrumentation control.
• Experience assembling and testing prototype electronics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RF electronics or microwave systems.
• Experience with mixed-signal electronics or embedded hardware.
• Enjoyment of hands-on experimentation and hardware development in experimental research or hardware startup environments.
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn new technical domains.
• Collaborative mindset with attention to detail and commitment to high-quality engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Design small analog and mixed-signal circuits used for instrumentation, control electronics, and laboratory hardware.
• Develop and maintain PCB designs for prototype and experimental systems.
• Bring up and debug new electronics hardware, including power supplies, RF subsystems, and digital control electronics.
• Perform laboratory testing and measurements using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Support integration of electronics into optical, mechanical, and experimental physics systems.
• Assist senior engineers with hardware architecture, component selection, and prototype development.
• Build and modify experimental hardware including wiring harnesses, test fixtures, and lab instrumentation setups.
• Document designs, schematics, test results, and debugging procedures.

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 Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level