Senior Quantum Systems Architect

Atom Computing; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision

Unlimited paid time off

401K company matching

Short- and long-term disability

FSA

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Catered team lunches in offices

Job summary

Atom Computing seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to integrate requirements, risks, and timelines across R&D and product programs. You will lead system definition, MBSE, and risk management to bridge theory and applications in quantum engineering, control systems, optics, software and hardware.

The role translates complex experimental goals into a coherent architecture, coordinating across disciplines and ensuring traceability from objectives to verification plans.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Systems Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience in complex, multidisciplinary R&D or production environments.
• Proven ability to lead requirements development, interface control, and V&V planning across engineering and science disciplines.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and configuration management systems.
• Strong understanding of system lifecycle processes and risk management frameworks.
• Experience supporting government-funded research or procurement programs (DoD, DoE, DoC).

Responsibilities

• Lead system definition and requirements management across programs with MBSE and risk tracking.
• Develop system architecture and define interfaces; produce ICDs and design docs.
• Coordinate with modeling teams to evaluate performance and scalability of architectures.
• Identify and track technical risks, opportunities, and mitigations; support SRR/PDR/CDR reviews.
• Coordinate IV&V plans and test protocols; participate in system integration reviews and readiness assessments.
• Act as liaison across Theory, Quantum Engineering, Hardware, Software, Controls, and Optical Engineering; support external interactions.

Skills

MBSE

Requirements management

System architecture

Traceability

V&V planning

Risk management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering or related field

MS or PhD in engineering, physics, or related discipline

Tools

MBSE tools

Configuration management systems

Job description

Atom Computing seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to integrate requirements, risks, and timelines across R&D and product programs. You will lead system definition, MBSE, and risk management to bridge theory and applications in quantum engineering, control systems, optics, software and hardware.

The role translates complex experimental goals into a coherent architecture, coordinating across disciplines and ensuring traceability from objectives to verification plans.