Published Date: May 09, 2026
Infleqtion, Louisville, CO
Job Description:
Infleqtion, a global leader in quantum technology, is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to develop and integrate advanced Quantum RF (QRF) sensing systems. This role involves designing gateware, software, and hardware for opto-electrical control systems, collaborating with a cross-functional team to transition quantum systems from lab to field applications.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and gateware for QRF systems.
- Contribute to the development of control system architectures for quantum sensors.
- Integrate subsystems into quantum systems, including verification and debugging.
- Ensure high test coverage using CI pipelines and hardware test beds.
- Develop programmable logic and low-level CPU interfaces for integrated systems.
- Create test scripts for subsystem validation.
- Support board bring-up and debugging efforts, providing feedback to design teams.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and physics teams for system integration.
- Enhance system usability and reliability for applications and demo teams.
- Operate and interface with electrical and optical lab test equipment.
- Work with Rust firmware engineers to define architecture and drivers.
Qualifications:
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in embedded systems, FPGA development, or mixed signal design.
- Familiarity with embedded system development in Rust or C/C++, and FPGA development in HDL with RF synthesis experience.
- Experience interfacing with hardware (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, etc.).
- Strong debugging skills across hardware and software boundaries.
- Experience with common benchtop test equipment.
Skills:
- Experience with RF systems, signal generation, or data acquisition hardware.
- Familiarity with control systems or feedback loops.
- Experience with FPGA-based systems.
- Experience developing test or automation frameworks.
- Exposure to scientific instrumentation or R&D environments.
- Exposure to hardware design and schematic capture.
