Sr. Opto-Mechanical Engineer - Deployed Quantum Sensors

At Infleqtion we solve the world’s most challenging problems using cutting-edge quantum technology. Our mission is to commercialize atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. We are proud to work tirelessly to create and lead the quantum ecosystem towards meaningful advancements today and set the technology roadmap for tomorrow. 

POSITION SUMMARY  

Infleqtion is seeking a highly experienced opto-mechanical engineer; this role is responsible for creating RF/optical systems with robust performance in challenging environments.  

This role requires close collaboration with our customers, multidisciplinary teammates, manufacturing partners, suppliers, and subcontractors. The individual will define requirements, complete designs, and assemble hardware throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring delivery against milestones and commitments while maintaining alignment with Infleqtion’s internal product lifecycle and quality standards. Cross-disciplinary engagement is expected, with this role driving technical alignment across hardware, software, systems, and physics domains.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Design, assembly, and test compact opto-mechanical systems for rugged environments including shock, vibration, and temperature while maintaining robust system performance.  

• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary team to derive opto-mechanical design requirements.  

• Lead, mentor, and delegate tasks to junior mechanical engineers available to assist you across the entire project execution. 

• Balance Multiphysics design space tradeoffs to converge on optimal systemic solutions. 

• Present your work at both informal team meetings and formal design reviews with customers.  

• Identifying and engaging key suppliers. 

• Create detailed mechanical documentation including part and assembly drawings, BOMs, and assembly procedures.  

• Assemble prototypes and engineering development units to determine optimal techniques, and authoring assembly documentation for scalable production.  

• Develop and implement test plans to ensure system requirements are met.  

• Supporting development of risk management plans, risk resolution, and supporting reliability analysis and continuous improvement. 

• Following Infleqtion’s Product Lifecycle Process and supporting Phase gate reviews, critical design reviews, and executive updates.