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Salary: USD 153,000 - 200,000 / annual
Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company developing quantum computers, sensors, and networks to solve complex problems. This role is a Program Chief Engineer position leading the end-to-end technical execution of a terrestrial gravity sensing development and productization program.
You will serve as the ultimate technical authority for the program, owning system design and architecture from concept through deployment. Key responsibilities include:
- Owning end-to-end system design, architecture, and making final decisions on technical trade-offs, issues, and risk mitigations
- Growing and mentoring a diverse engineering team across systems, mechanical, thermal, opto-mechanical, electrical, embedded control systems, and software disciplines
- Collaborating with quantum sensing subject matter experts to convert neutral atom sensing modalities into deployable, high-performance mobile quantum gravity sensors
- Approving system-level verification and validation strategy, including test plans, procedures, and success criteria
- Coordinating with the Program Manager to ensure technical execution supports cost and schedule objectives
- Supporting engineering change proposal development, design-to-cost efforts, estimate-at-completion reviews, and technology roadmapping
- Identifying, owning, and driving resolution of high-impact technical risks and issues
- Leading root cause analysis and corrective actions for anomalies and failures
- Championing technical excellence and rigorous engineering processes
- Communicating technical progress, risks, and trade studies with transparency
The role involves working on cutting-edge quantum gravity and gravity gradiometer sensors for diverse terrestrial environments, including subsurface, surface, and airborne vehicle applications.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 6+ years of experience in engineering roles supporting aerospace or spaceflight systems
- Proven experience as a technical lead or chief engineer on a complex, multi-disciplinary development program
- Deep understanding of the full product development lifecycle, from concept through launch and operations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field
- Prior experience as a technical expert on developmental deployed sensing systems, particularly in RF, EO/IR, or related missions
- Expertise with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, SysML)
- Experience with system-level testing in TVAC, EMI/EMC, or Vibe environments
- Active TS/SCI clearance, or ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (Secret or higher)
