Staff Scientist-Clocks

Infleqtion•Louisville, CO

36d•$153,000 - $269,000

About The Position

Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atom-based quantum technologies that deliver orders of magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. We are seeking self-motivated, energetic, eager-to-learn individuals with exceptional operations skills to help drive our Quantum Computing mission forward.

Requirements

10+ years of experience
Master's Degree in AMO Physics or Physics

Nice To Haves

PhD preferred in AMO Physics or Physics

Responsibilities

Define and lead research strategy in time and frequency systems
Conduct and oversee performance characterization, including stability, noise, accuracy, and other KPI analyses
Develop deep understanding of system architecture and identify opportunities for improvement
Provide architectural and component level recommendations to engineering and advanced systems teams
Translate experimental results and characterization into product and system requirements
Collaborate with systems engineering to ensure requirements are technically sound and achievable
Lead analysis of fundamental performance limits and drift mechanisms, including effects from physics-driven phenomena to inform system behavior, stability, and long-term accuracy bounds
Drive innovation for next generation timing technologies and product concepts
Advance understanding of time distribution and dissemination methods and architectures
Mentor and guide physicists and research staff in experimental methods and analysis
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex technical issues
Contribute to intellectual property development, including patents and publications
Engage with external partners, standards bodies, and the broader scientific community
Ensure alignment between research activities and product and business objectives
Support new-business proposals as necessary