Job Description
Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, ColdQuanta, is seeking professionals in Boulder, CO. Apply via Lensa today!
Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables “quantum everywhere” through our ecosystem of devices and platforms.
Position Summary This role will support the conception and maturation of a variety of quantum products, including the development and testing of specialized processes: glass substrate processing, glass and dissimilar material bonding, silicon wafer processing and testing, thin film characterization, laser processing and electrical integration. The materials engineer’s role will include a combination of self-directed and collaborative efforts with a team of physicists, engineers, technicians, and business personnel.
Job Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities outlined below include essential functions of the role. Depending on business needs, this role may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Develop materials bonding and fabrication techniques for construction of vacuum cells, vapor cells, and quantum components
- Collaborate with physicists and optical, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to define mechanical and optomechanical system requirements
- Produce engineering documentation, including technical drawings, mechanical assembly packages, work instructions and standard operating procedures
- Support root cause analysis or failure mode investigations
- Validate processes through design of experiments, hands-on testing and statistical analysis
- Other duties or projects as assigned
Requirements - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science or materials engineering, engineering physics, or similar
- At least two (2) years of experience in an industry or academic environment working on materials processing, product design, product development and testing
- Experienced with adhesive/epoxy selection and testing, ideally for low outgassing applications
- Experienced with some microscale and/or nanoscale processing (e.g., MEMS design and testing, wet bench etching, cleaning, and processing)
- Experienced with several materials characterization and elemental analysis techniques including high resolution microscopy, SEM, EDS, XPS, SIMS, XRD and X-ray CT scanning
- Experienced with laser systems and laser safety, and ideally optics and opto-mechanics
- Experienced with vacuum processing and UHV systems, designing and troubleshooting them (including helium leak checking or bomb testing)
- Proficient with physical vapor deposition technologies, including ion beam and/or magnetron sputtering
- Proficient with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or multi-physics modeling (e.g., COMSOL)
- Proficient with DOE/SPC/CIP techniques and software such as JMP and/or MiniTab
- Proficient with Solidworks or similar 3D CAD software, including drawing tolerancing (GD&T)
- Proficient in MS Office and SharePoint
- Good verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively share information with technical and non-technical staff
- Good collaboration skills, able to work in a team environment where engagement and participation are an expected part of successful job performance.
- 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 5% travel may be required.
WORKING CONDITIONS And PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work will normally be performed in an office environment. Able to efficiently use automated office equipment such as laptops, copiers, and printers; able to effectively engage in communications (via phone, computer, or in-person). Will involve sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and carrying up to 25 pounds.
Benefits The targeted salary range for this role is $90,000 to $115,000 on an annualized basis plus eligibility to participate in our annual incentive plan.
In addition to your base compensation, we offer a generous Total Rewards program which includes:
- 100% company paid Employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs
- Employer funded Health Savings Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Matching Programs
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
- Paid FMLA Leave
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Employer Assistance Program
- Student Loan Repayment
Equal Opportunity
Here you have freedom to embrace your whole self: who you love, your gender identity and expression, skin color, age, appearance, disability, neurodiversity, DNA, military/veteran status, citizenship, and other factors that make up who you are. Your uniqueness is valued, welcomed, and appreciated here. We are dedicated to providing a positive workplace and base all employment decisions on your qualifications, performance, merits, as well as business needs. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information
If this opportunity interests you and you fit the job description, please submit an application. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please feel free to contact us at hr@coldquanta.com.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Flexible hours,