Principal Technical Specialist

Infleqtion

Boulder (CO)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 112,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Equity package

Health Savings Account

Flexible Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Infleqtion in Boulder is seeking a Principal Technical Specialist to provide hands-on stewardship across optical and electronics labs. You will support reliable hardware inspection, assembly, integration and test, while ensuring workflows and documentation meet high standards.

You will independently perform practical lab work, teach workmanship, and help optimize instructions and procedures. The role demands strong organization, safety, and collaboration with engineers and scientists.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; 8+ years hands-on technical experience; experience in optical/electronics labs.
Experience performing incoming inspection and interpreting drawings/specifications.
Cable and harness fabrication, inspection and testing.
Proficiency with soldering, optical inspection and safety controls.
Ability to use common lab test equipment (DMMs, scopes, power supplies).
Ability to document work clearly for engineers and scientists.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming inspection of optical/electronic components and small subsystems; record results and identify discrepancies.
Build, inspect, test, repair, and document cables and harnesses for lab/system use.
Troubleshoot electrical, communication, and physical connections; partner with engineers to isolate root causes.
Organize and maintain lab spaces with clear labeling and workflows.
Soldering, optical inspection, component handling, and related hands‑on work to safety standards.
Teach and coach team members while performing the work; improve assembly instructions and test procedures.
Review and improve technical documentation for clarity and usability.
Maintain awareness of lab hardware, tools, and equipment usage and handling.
Identify workmanship risks and process gaps; resolve or escalate as needed.
Support cross‑functional prototype and product assembly, integration, testing.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Optical lab work

Electrical lab

Soldering

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Cable fabrication

Test equipment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Cable testers

Microscopes

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 a Principal Technical Specialist to provide hands‑on technical stewardship across its optical and electronics laboratories and support reliable hardware inspection, assembly, integration, and test.

The successful candidate will independently perform and improve practical laboratory work, including incoming inspection, cable fabrication and test, interconnect troubleshooting, laboratory organization, soldering, optical inspection, and technical documentation. They will work closely with engineers and scientists to ensure hardware, tools, workspaces, and instructions are organized, understood, and ready for use while teaching sound workmanship and laboratory practices across the team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Typically, you will be entrusted with:

Perform incoming inspection of optical and electronic components and small subsystems, record results, and identify discrepancies against available drawings, specifications, and purchase documentation.
Build, inspect, test, repair, and document cables and harnesses for laboratory and system use.
Troubleshoot electrical, communication, and physical connections between devices, instruments, and subsystems; partner with engineers to isolate root causes and implement practical solutions.
Establish and maintain orderly optical and electronics laboratory spaces, including clear labeling, storage, tool and material locations, work areas, and day‑to‑day workflows.
Perform soldering, optical inspection, component handling, and related hands‑on work to appropriate workmanship and safety standards.
Teach and coach team members in soldering, optical inspection, component handling, laboratory organization, and other practical laboratory methods while actively performing the work.
Review and improve assembly instructions, inspection criteria, test procedures, laboratory guides, and other technical documentation for clarity, completeness, accuracy, and usability.
Maintain practical awareness of laboratory hardware, tools, materials, and equipment, including what is available, where it belongs, why it is used, and how it should be handled.
Identify workmanship risks, missing information, nonconforming hardware, and laboratory‑process gaps early; resolve them directly when appropriate and elevate them when engineering or quality decisions are required.
Support cross‑functional prototype and product assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and test activities as needed.

High school diploma or equivalent and 8 or more years of relevant hands‑on technical experience; relevant postsecondary education may substitute for a portion of the experience.
Demonstrated experience working in optical, electronics, engineering, manufacturing, or research laboratories with limited day‑to‑day supervision.
Experience performing incoming inspection and interpreting drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, work instructions, and test procedures.
Demonstrated cable and harness fabrication, inspection, continuity testing, repair, and connector workmanship skills.
Proficiency with soldering, electronic assembly, optical inspection, safe component handling, and electrostatic‑discharge controls.
Ability to use common electronic and laboratory test equipment, such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, cable testers, microscopes, and data‑acquisition equipment.
Strong practical troubleshooting skills across electrical, communication, and physical interconnections.
Ability to create and improve clear technical documentation and to communicate practical knowledge effectively to engineers, technicians, and scientists.
Strong organization, attention to detail, judgment, and follow‑through in a shared laboratory environment.

WE HIGHLY VALUE

Current or prior workmanship certification in areas such as J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or equivalent standards.
Experience with optical cleanliness, optical‑component inspection, laser‑safety practices, cleanrooms, or contamination‑sensitive hardware.
Experience supporting multidisciplinary, low‑volume, high‑complexity hardware in research and development, aerospace, quantum technology, or a similar environment.
Experience establishing or improving laboratory organization, material controls, tool controls, calibration awareness, or 5S‑style practices.
Experience maintaining version‑controlled technical documentation or contributing to formal hardware build and test records.
A hands‑on, detail‑oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and technical accountability.
Positive, collaborative working style and enthusiasm for supporting developing engineers.

NOTE

Job responsibilities and requirements are illustrative, other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

TRAVEL

Up to 10% travel may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work will normally be performed in an office and laboratory environment and around technical equipment including computers and lasers.Can sit, stand, bend, lift and carry up to 40 pounds without assistance. Can efficiently use automated office equipment such as laptops, copiers, and printers; able to effectively engage in communications (via phone, computer, or in‑person). Any required Personal Protective Equipment will be provided and must be properly used in accordance with company requirements.