Advanced Systems Engineer - 538 at Quantinuum

We are seeking an Advanced Systems Engineer in our Broomfield, CO, location to join the team developing our Apollo quantum computer (Quantinuum system roadmap). The ideal candidate will be an early-career Electrical engineer with some background in design, system conceptualization, requirements, and documentation. This role will work alongside technical leaders to define, document, & maintain the system architecture, interfaces (electrical, mechanical, optical, & software), & requirements for the electronics in the Apollo quantum computer. This role will be instrumental in bridging the system’s ultimate architectural vision with practical implementation based on insight learned from iterative design of prototypes. The individual in this role will act as a communication hub for technical decision-making and documentation, ensuring that the team's collective expertise is captured, understood, and effectively leveraged throughout the product's development cycle. Candidates should expect to be immersed in a fast-paced, multi-functional, team-based, and challenging technical environment where an individual with talent and initiative can stand out and thrive

Key Responsibilities:

• System architecture, requirements, & documentation for electrical subsystems R&D on our next generation trapped-ion quantum computer
• Manage system requirements, interface documents, and engineering documentation, with a focus on facilitating prototyping that will build into our final system
• Working with systems engineers, sub-system leads & system architects, you will derive, organize, and communicate requirements, verification plans, and interfaces across the team, developing the system
• You will act as a consultant to subsystem teams as they derive detailed subsystem requirements from higher-level requirements, ensure that requirements are understood, mutually compatible, verifiable, and complete
• Focus on value added at this early stage of maturity for the system and enable quick design iterations to prove out system concepts
  
  

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 4+ years background doing requirement-based design
• Experience working with cross-functional teams developing and testing electronics
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
  
  

WE VALUE:

• Strong communication, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interest in generating near term value to R&D efforts & system architecture through iterative development of requirements, interfaces, & architecture
• Experience working with cross-functional teams developing and testing electronics
• Background working with optics, software, and low-noise electronics
• Background doing early-stage R&D with cross functional teams
• Background in requirements engineering, system verification, and validation processes
• Proficiency in system modeling, simulations, and analysis tools
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or related languages
• Experience with a management tool such as Jama Connect
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with others
  
  

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What is in it for you?

A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Compensation & Benefits:

Non-Incentive Eligible

The pay range for this role is $112,000 – $140,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.