Infleqtion (ColdquantaLabs/Super.tech) is a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables “quantum everywhere” through our ecosystem of devices and platforms. We are currently searching for a Head of Engineering, UK. LocationInfleqtion has 6 office locations, operating out of Austin, TX; Boulder/Louisville, CO; Madison, WI; Chicago, IL; Oxford, UK; and Melbourne, AU. This position is a full-time, hybrid position which will be located in our Oxford, United Kingdom office. Position SummaryThe Head of Engineering will lead Infleqtion UK’s growing interdisciplinary engineering team, which is focused on developing commercial products from fundamental quantum technology research. The role encompasses the coordination and management of the engineering team’s resources to deliver high quality product-focussed engineering and meet the milestones and deliverables of research contracts. The role will work closely with our global engineering leadership to ensure that practices and processes are applied harmoniously across the entire organisation. This role will play a vital role in enabling cross-functional matrixing between our domestic and international teams. Key ResponsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee and lead the UK Engineering group and provide reporting into our global engineering leadership
• Coordinate with ColdquantaLabs leadership to provide engineering services to enable the execution of our research and development projects
• Directly manage local engineering discipline leads, and coordinate the management of all UK home-officed engineering staff
• Report staffing needs and work with leadership to ensure engineering resources are matrixed to the benefit of our global organization
• Leverage extensive technical experience to aid engineering development across many fronts, contributing directly where appropriate

Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Substantial experience in leading engineering teams developing advanced technology products
• Substantial engineering experience in industrial settings
• Understanding and experience with a broad range of engineering disciplines
• Deep understanding of product life cycle management and other essential engineering processes for product delivery
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams of engineers
• Skilled communicator, experienced in establishing and maintaining external customer relationships
• Skilled and empathetic manager, experienced in managing and resolving internal conflicts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively share information with senior technical and non-technical staff
• Demonstrated ability to learn new and complex topics quickly
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, team-oriented, and matrixed environment
• Desire and demonstrated ability to thrive and produce results in a fluid, dynamic, and fast-paced environment
• Passion for solving hard problems and challenges in a highly technical and scientific environment
• Experience managing, planning and forecasting engineering resources
• Ability to travel domestically; within the EU; and internationally up to 20%

BenefitsIn addition to your base compensation plus commissions, we offer a generous Total Rewards program which includes:  

• Competitive salary
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous company pension contribution
• Cycle to work and Technology schemes
• Incentive Stock Option Plan