Senior Mechanical Engineer, Quantum Systems

Infleqtion; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company‑paid medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

Employer‑funded Health Savings Account

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Company‑paid Life/AD&D Insurance

Equity program

Flexible Savings Account

Job summary

Infleqtion is seeking a system-level mechanical engineer to design the QGG sensor head for development, terrestrial, and space environments. You will drive structural, thermal, optical alignment, and integration tasks while collaborating across mechanical, optical, electrical, and systems teams.

The role requires 6+ years in precision hardware, expert SolidWorks skills, and DFx experience. Occasional travel up to 10% is expected, with a path to growth within a quantum tech platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a closely related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in precision mechanical, opto-mechanical, aerospace, or high-reliability hardware roles.
• Expert-level proficiency with SolidWorks CAD and related simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design the QGG sensor head and hardware for development, terrestrial, and space use.
• Present progress, analyses, risks, design decisions, and test results to management and customers.
• Lead modeling, simulation, analysis, and test-correlation for structural and thermal performance.
• Integrate sensor-head subsystems with optical, electrical, vacuum, thermal, fiber, cable, and spacecraft interfaces.
• Identify and manage key suppliers for precision parts and opto-mechanical hardware.
• Support product lifecycle processes, phase gate reviews, and design reviews.
• Develop mechanical risk-management and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior engineers in mechanical design and tolerancing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

First-principles mechanical design

Tolerance analysis

Technical leadership

Opto-mechanics

Design for manufacturing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Infleqtion is seeking a system-level mechanical engineer to design the QGG sensor head for development, terrestrial, and space environments. You will drive structural, thermal, optical alignment, and integration tasks while collaborating across mechanical, optical, electrical, and systems teams.

The role requires 6+ years in precision hardware, expert SolidWorks skills, and DFx experience. Occasional travel up to 10% is expected, with a path to growth within a quantum tech platform.