Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Architect Quantum in Space

Infleqtionis 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.

Infleqtion has 6 office locations,operating out of 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 Louisville, COoffice.

Infleqtion is seeking a mechanical architect to design the infrastructure and mounting that allows our cutting-edge technology to transition the bounds between earth and  this role, the candidate will take a modified terrestrial design and implement all of the structural mounting, damping, and isolation necessary to survive the loads imparted by both the launch vehicle and the pre-launch microgravity testing necessary to prove out the physics sequence functionality to perform the required measurements in space.

The role requires close collaboration withour prime customer(s), internal management, researchers, systems engineers, aerospace experts, manufacturing partners, suppliers, and external subcontractors. The individual will actively engage customers and partners throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring delivery against milestones and commitments whilemaintainingalignment with Infleqtion’sinternal product lifecycle and quality standards. Cross-disciplinary engagement is expected, with this role driving technical alignment across hardware, software, systems, and mission domains.

The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some orallthe following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned.

• Own the overallmechanicalsystem architecture and ensure alignment with requirements and functional needs of the system
• Presenting progress and results tosenior management andthe end customer
• Execution of modelling, simulation, and analytical effortsrequiredto enable product performance
• Integration ofmechanicalsubsystems with electrical, optical, and other subsystems
• Identifying and engaging key suppliers
• Following Infleqtion’sProduct Lifecycle Process and supporting Phase gate reviews, critical design reviews, and executive updates
• Supporting development of risk management plans and risk resolution, and supporting reliability analysis and continuous improvement
• Coaching and mentoring junior engineers
• Other duties as assigned or required

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a focusindesign electronics and/or embedded systems engineering
• 6+ years of relevant and progressive experience in similar roles
• Demonstrated expert levelproficiencyin
  
  Solidworks
  
  CAD design tools
• Excellentproficiencyin design first principles
• Experience using
  
  Solidworks analysis tools
• Excellent technical and people leadership skills
• Expert level understanding of opto-mechanics, including free space optical mounting, collimator design, freespaceand fiber coupled alignment design and tolerancing
• Ability to run Zemax/Optic Studiosoftwareand interprettheresults
• Demonstrated Dfx(design to cost…etc)
• Understanding of ASTM E595 – how to choose materials for space
• Experience designing custom flexure mounts for both optics and instruments
• Tolerance analysis
• Hands on engineer with experience building both EDU and flight hardware
• Uses AI appropriately for leverage; understands limitations of current platforms
• Ability to travel domestically and (potentially) internationally up to 10%

• Comfortable with a hands-on approach to engineering leadership
• Master’s or PhD degree in aerospace mechanicalengineeringor related field
• Experience in delivering new, advanced technologies to commercial markets
• Experience in hardware
  
  DFx(design for cost, manufacturing, assembly, test, sustainment)
• Familiarity with quantum computing, mechanics, or physics

• Salary range: 140,000 to 175,000 USD/year
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) match
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment
• Equity Package