Lead Systems Engineer - 311

Quantinuum; London; On-site; USD 148,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in quantum computing seeks a highly qualified Lead Systems Engineer to develop its Sol quantum computer. This role involves leading system engineering efforts, collaborating across teams, and ensuring the product lifecycle's success in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in system engineering, a solid educational background, and a passion for innovative technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary and innovative work

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in system engineering, hardware design, or scientific R&D.
• Due to national security requirements, certain nationality restrictions apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead system engineering of a trapped-ion quantum computer.
• Develop and manage system requirements and engineering documentation.
• Guide technical decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

System engineering

Hardware design

Integration

Communication

Leadership

Requirements engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree/Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.

Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news

We are seeking a highly qualified Lead Systems Engineer for our Broomfield, CO location to join the team developing the Sol quantum computer. The ideal candidate will be a comprehensive systems engineering professional with a background in physics, responsible for guiding the system through its entire lifecycle—from initial conceptualization and design through detailed development, rigorous validation, and product release. By facilitating cross-team collaboration, integrating technical insights, and maintaining a holistic view of the project's technical scope, this role will be instrumental in bridging the system’s architectural vision with practical implementation. This role will use their expertise in designing cohesive systems to inform system design and will act as a communication hub for technical decision-making and documentation, ensuring that the team's collective expertise is captured, understood, and effectively leveraged throughout the product's development cycle. Candidates should expect to be immersed in a fast-paced, team-based, and challenging technical environment where an individual with talent and initiative can stand out and thrive.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead system engineering of a trapped-ion quantum computer based on a quantum charge coupled device architecture
• Develop, define, and manage system requirements, specifications, and engineering documentation, with a focus on developing “right size” solutions to system development needs, appropriate for the maturity of the technology.
• Working with other Sol team leads, you will derive, organize, and communicate the system requirements and high-level requirements for each subsystem.
• You will act as a consultant to subsystem teams as they derive detailed subsystem requirements from higher level requirements, ensure that requirements are understood, mutually compatible, complete
• Develop, publish, and maintain system engineering artifacts for high level system verification and validation, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• You will be responsible for organizing and conducting system design reviews, ensuring artifacts are updated and accessible
• Guide technical decisions throughout the product lifecycle, including design, implementation, test and integration, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and buy-in.
• Mentor junior engineers

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in system engineering, hardware design, system integration, or scientific R&D
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• Master’s Degree/Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering or related technical field
• Proven experience in system engineering or system architecture of highly complex, large-scale technologies (e.g., quantum computers, atomics clocks, spacecraft, or multidisciplinary hardware systems)
• Ability to deconstruct highly complex systems into clear and comprehensible constituent pieces and work packages
• Strong background in requirements engineering, system verification, and validation processes
• Familiarity with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
• Prior experience with laser-cooled, neutral atom or atomic ion scientific apparatus or quantum computers
• Knowledge of cryogenic systems, and/or optical systems
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and integrating mechanical, electrical, and software systems
• Proficiency in system modeling, simulations, and analysis tools
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, C++ or related languages
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with others
• Strong communication verbal and written communication skills

$148,000 - $186,000 a year

Compensation & Benefits:

Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable

Incentive Eligible

Estimated Salary Wage: $148,000 - $186,000 Annually

What is in it for you?

-A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

-Flexible work schedule

-Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

-401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

-Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time

-Paid parental leave

-Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.