Senior Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems for Quantum in Space

Infleqtion • Louisville, CO

96d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in embedded system firmware and software to join our Emerging Technology team. This individual will be a key contributor in the development of embedded control systems design, build, integration, test, and qualification for operation of deployed quantum systems and sensors in space, terrestrial, and lab-based environments. Initially, this role will be in support of a technology demonstration mission in collaboration with NASA JPL/Goddard that will demonstrate a first-of-its-kind quantum gravity gradient (QGG) sensor on a dedicated satellite. The successful candidate will collaborate with an extended team of electrical engineers, physicists, mechanical engineers, embedded systems engineers, systems engineers, and sub vendors to develop high performance, radiation tolerant, and robust circuits critical to the operation of this exciting new quantum sensing capability demonstrator.

Requirements

• Bachelors or master’s degree in Embedded Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• At least four years of experience in a relevant industry or field
• Highly proficient in at least one of the two following areas: Embedded system firmware development in Rust or FPGA development, specifically with Xilinx FPGAs
• Proficient in MS Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff
• Good collaboration skills, able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance
• Experience mentoring and managing more junior engineers

Nice To Haves

• Experience with space-deployed systems and the associated challenging vibration, thermal, and radiation environment
• Experience with Contract Electronic Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering projects and deliver them on time and budget
• Collaborate with engineers, physicists, and technicians to troubleshoot and debug existing circuit boards and control systems in use
• Perform quality and performance analysis on new and legacy electrical systems
• Work with other engineering disciplines on electrical, mechanical, and thermal interface requirements and design
• Summarize data and report on test results
• Provide estimates of resources needed to deliver successful projects on schedule and budget
• Manage and mentor peers and more junior team members to ensure project success
• Communicating with key stakeholders on progress, barriers, and status
• Other duties or projects as assigned to ensure mission success

Benefits

• 100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs
• Employer funded Health Savings Account
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching Programs
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
• Paid FMLA Leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employer Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment
• Equity Opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees