Senior Materials and Process Engineer

Infleqtion•Louisville, CO

1d•$145,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company that builds and integrates quantum computers, sensors, and networks. The Senior Materials and Process Engineer supports the conception and maturation of quantum products by developing and testing specialized processes, including glass substrate processing, glass and dissimilar-material bonding, silicon wafer processing and testing, thin-film characterization, laser processing, and electrical integration. The work combines self-directed efforts with collaboration across physicists, engineers, technicians, and business personnel. The position develops materials bonding and fabrication techniques for vacuum cells, vapor cells, and quantum components; helps define mechanical and optomechanical system requirements; produces engineering documentation; supports root-cause and failure-mode investigations; and validates processes through experiments, hands-on testing, and statistical analysis. Up to 5% travel may be required. Work is normally performed in an office environment, using automated office equipment and involving communication by phone, computer, or in person. The role involves sitting, standing, walking, and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. Access to export-controlled information may be required, and an employment offer may depend on authorization to access controlled software or technology without sponsorship for an export license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science or materials engineering, engineering physics, or a similar field.
At least 4 years of experience in an industry or academic environment working on materials processing, product design, product development, and testing.
Experience selecting and testing adhesives or epoxies, ideally for low-outgassing applications.
Experience with some microscale and/or nanoscale processing, such as MEMS design and testing, wet-bench etching, cleaning, and processing.
Experience with several materials characterization and elemental analysis techniques, including high-resolution microscopy, SEM, EDS, XPS, SIMS, XRD, and X-ray CT scanning.
Experience with laser systems and laser safety.
Experience with vacuum processing and UHV systems, including designing and troubleshooting them and using helium leak checking or bomb testing.
Proficiency with physical vapor deposition technologies, including ion beam and/or magnetron sputtering.
Proficiency with FEA and/or multiphysics modeling, such as COMSOL.
Proficiency with DOE, SPC, and CIP techniques and software such as JMP and/or MiniTab.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software, including drawing tolerancing (GD&T).
Proficiency in MS Office and SharePoint.
Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to share information effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
Good collaboration skills and ability to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are expected.
May need authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with optics and optomechanics.
Adhesive or epoxy selection and testing experience for low-outgassing applications.

Responsibilities

Develop materials bonding and fabrication techniques for constructing vacuum cells, vapor cells, and quantum components.
Collaborate with physicists and optical, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to define mechanical and optomechanical system requirements.
Produce engineering documentation, including technical drawings, mechanical assembly packages, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
Support root-cause analysis and failure-mode investigations.
Validate processes through design of experiments, hands-on testing, and statistical analysis.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned.