Associate Electrical Engineer

Infleqtion; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $75,000 to $100,000

Company-paid medical, dental, vision

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

Job summary

Infleqtion is hiring an Associate Electrical Engineer to develop electronics for next‑gen neutral‑atom quantum computing platforms. You will design small PCBs, build prototype electronics, debug systems, and support hardware bring‑up alongside engineers and physicists.

The role emphasizes hands‑on hardware development, debugging, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration in a cutting‑edge quantum tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Hands-on PCB layout in Altium or similar ECAD tools.
• Experience debugging and testing prototype electronics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design small analog and mixed-signal circuits for instrumentation and control.
• Develop and maintain PCB designs for prototype systems.
• Bring up and debug electronics hardware, including power supplies and RF subsystems.
• Perform laboratory testing with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, meters, and signal generators.
• Support integration of electronics into optical, mechanical, and experimental physics systems.
• Assist senior engineers with hardware architecture and component selection.
• Build and modify wiring harnesses, test fixtures, and lab instrumentation setups.
• Document designs, schematics, test results, and debugging procedures.

Skills

PCB design

Electrical debugging

Prototype electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

At Infleqtion we solve the world's most challenging problems using cutting-edge quantum technology. Our mission is to commercialize atom-based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude improvements in sensing and computing applications. We are proud to work tirelessly to create and lead the quantum ecosystem towards meaningful advancements today and set the technology roadmap for tomorrow.

POSITION SUMMARY

Within Infleqtion's Quantum Computing Product Group, the Hardware Engineering Team is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to help develop the electronics that power next?generation neutral?atom quantum computing platforms. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on hardware development. You will work directly with engineers and physicists to design small PCBs, build prototype electronics, debug experimental systems, and support hardware bring-up.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design small analog and mixed-signal circuits used for instrumentation, control electronics, and laboratory hardware.
• Develop and maintain PCB designs for prototype and experimental systems.
• Bring up and debug new electronics hardware, including power supplies, RF subsystems, and digital control electronics.
• Perform laboratory testing and measurements using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, multimeters, and signal generators.
• Support integration of electronics into optical, mechanical, and experimental physics systems.
• Assist senior engineers with hardware architecture, component selection, and prototype development.
• Build and modify experimental hardware including wiring harnesses, test fixtures, and lab instrumentation setups.
• Document designs, schematics, test results, and debugging procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience laying out PCBs using Altium (preferred) or similar ECAD tools.
• Hands-on experience with electronic debugging and laboratory instrumentation, including automation and instrumentation control.
• Experience assembling and testing prototype electronics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

WE HIGHLY VALUE:

• Experience with RF electronics or microwave systems.
• Experience with mixed-signal electronics or embedded hardware.
• Enjoyment of hands-on experimentation and hardware development in experimental research or hardware startup environments.
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn new technical domains.
• Collaborative mindset with attention to detail and commitment to high-quality engineering work.

Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000 to $100,000 per 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