Infleqtion delivers high-value quantum information precisely where it is needed. By operating at the Edge, our software-configured, quantum-enabled products deliver unmatched levels of precision and power, generating streams of high-value information for commercial organizations, the United States, and allied governments. With 16 years of ColdQuanta's pioneering quantum research as our foundation, our hardware products and AI-powered solutions address critical market needs in PNT, global communication security and efficiency, resilient energy distribution, and accelerated quantum computing. We currently have offices in Austin, TX; Boulder, CO; Chicago, IL; Louisville, CO; Madison, WI; Melbourne, AU; and Oxford, UK. Learn how Infleqtion is revolutionizing how we communicate, navigate, and discover at We are recruiting for a Systems Engineer - Product Development.

LOCATION

This position is a full-time, hybrid position which will be located in our Louisville, CO office.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Product Engineering Lead, the new Product Development Engineer will develop and implement processes that contribute to the successful release of new products. This role combines a systems engineering approach and a rigorous execution of the product life cycle.

Job Responsibilities

The 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.

• Develop standard practices for product and systems engineering
• Refine and update the Product Lifecycle (PLC) policy and workflows to optimize efficiency and value of the process
• Contribute to developing templates for deliverables of the PLC
• Support selection and deployment of systems engineering modeling tools
• Contribute to developing systems engineering standards
• Implement these best practices within product development projects
• Ensure uniform application of tools and methods across projects by providing training and support
• For selected key product development projects:
• Define scope of PLC and associated list of deliverables
• Support and track execution of tasks and deliverables through the phases of the PLC
• Prepare and support gate reviews with project team
• Provide systems engineering expertise for selected key product development projects
• Create core systems engineering documents (requirements, interface control, architecture, test plans, etc.)
• Coordinate system modeling and simulation
• Work with multi-functional teams to maintain system configuration and documentation
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required, with a focus in engineering, science, physics, or technology field preferred
• 5+ years of relevant and progressive experience in a similar role, with demonstrated systems engineering experience
• Experience with productization and Product Life Cycle processes
• Demonstrated ability to sufficiently learn the technical details of complex hardware system development to be able to successfully drive processes and procedures for integration, testing, and qualification
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with all levels of an organization; Professional-level communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, team-oriented, and matrixed environment
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, science, physics, or technology field
• Experience in advanced technologies and high technology products, especially products that include a combination of mechanical, electrical, RF, optics, and software
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools. Experience using/implementing Arena PLM software a plus
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  
  

TRAVEL

• Up to 10% travel may be required
  
  

Benefits

The targeted salary range for this role is $125,000 to $140,000.

In addition. we offer a generous Total Rewards program which includes:

• 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) safe harbor contribution
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid FMLA Leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employer Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love, your gender identity and expression, skin color, age, appearance, disability, neurodiversity, DNA, military/veteran status, citizenship, and other factors that make up who you are. Your uniqueness is valued, welcomed, and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications, performance, merits, as well as business needs. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

If this opportunity interests you and you fit the job description, please submit an application. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please feel free to contact us at hr@coldquanta.com.