Associate Fabrication Engineer

Infleqtion is on a mission to commercialize atom-based quantum technologies that deliver orders-of-magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. As a deep-tech startup, we embrace a results-driven, fast-paced, and customer-focused approach to innovation.

Working in our production area, this role will be responsible for assembling sub-components, sub-systems and complete products in Infleqtion’s commercial product line and the production of development and commercial prototypes. This role requires good manual dexterity, ability to conduct visual inspections, understanding of mechanical, electrical, and optical engineering equipment, and commitment to follow all safety processes.

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.

• Independently build and integrate complex optical, vacuum, mechanical, and electrical hardware with minimal instruction.
• Develop, refine, and document assembly processes, work instructions, and SOPs in collaboration with engineers.
• Lead by example in maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and quality.
• Create and review technical solid models and drawings
• Lead design reviews and incorporate remarks into drawing revisions
• Develop inspection methods and create inspection forms for custom parts
• Support product and part management, including creating ECOs for products
• Conduct inspection throughout manufacturing processes to ensure proper build and that quality standards are achieved
• Perform receiving and in-process inspections of mechanical, electrical and optical components and subassemblies using a variety of instruments
• Perform maintenance and housekeeping activities to ensure a clean and safe work area
• Support production line maintenance, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting
• Identifies and works with other team members on process improvements
• Other duties or projects as assigned

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in precision hardware assembly (optics, vacuum, or high-reliability electromechanical systems)
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with incomplete instructions, leveraging engineering drawings, models, and prior experience.
• Experience with handling of delicate components and equipment, including precision optics, semi-conductor, and fiber optic components
• Experience training and mentoring others in technical assembly or inspection.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality principles (inspection, GD&T, traceability, process documentation).
• Comfortable balancing hands-on fabrication with process improvement and knowledge transfer.
• Comfort and familiarity with standard clean room practices and working in clean rooms
• Familiarity with optical surface quality specifications: MIL-PRF-13830B and ISO 10110-7
• Good dexterity to assemble small components into sub-assemblies
• Familiarity with optical inspection methodologies, including the use of microscopes, optical comparators, and optical interferometer
• Experience with basic electronics test and assembly practices, including soldering, PCBA inspection and use of multi meters, oscilloscopes,
• Ability to inspect parts against technical drawings. Familiarity with GD&T tolerancing is highly desirable

WE HIGHLY VALUE:

• Great verbal and written communication skills to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff

• Strong engagement and collaboration skills with constant drive for success, ownership and pride in your work

• Sense of urgency and responsibility and a true passion for attention to detail where it matters

• Open communication style and extremely positive attitude which shows through consistent daily habits

• Demonstrated problem solving skills and fast learning rate

• Capability of working with both a high degree of autonomy (taking high level goal as an input to discover and execute an optimal plan, gathering required resources to achieve the…