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Senior Systems Engineer

Atom Computing41 open roles

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$140,000 – $160,000 a year
Where
Boulder, CO
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At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to gather, integrate, and track requirements, risks, and timelines for future generations of Atom Computing systems. As Senior System Engineer you will serve as a technical integrator and architect across Atom Computing’s Research and Product Development programs. This individual will lead system definition, model-based engineering (MBSE) and risk management activities that bridge theory and applications, quantum engineering, control systems, optical engineering, software and hardware disciplines.

The ideal candidate can translate theoretical and experimental requirements into a coherent system architecture, and has experience applying systems engineering best practices to emerging technologies.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead, and formalise, the existing functional and physical decomposition of current systems to augment the requirements blueprint
  • Establish and maintain the requirements baseline, traceability matrices, and verification plans using industry standard tools
  • Translate scientific objectives into verifiable system and subsystem performance requirements
  • Manage change control processes for evolving architectures and requirements.
  • Develop and document system architecture, including subsystem interactions
  • Produce system-level design documentation and interface control documents (ICDs)
  • Coordinate with modeling and simulation teams to evaluate performance trade-offs and scalability of quantum system architectures.
  • Identify, quantify, and track technical risks, opportunities, and mitigations
  • Support development of risk registers and FMEA/FMECA for design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, SIR, ORR)
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of Atom Computing’s Systems Engineering Management Plan.
  • Develop and coordinate the Verification and Validation (V&V) plans, linking test protocols to system-level requirements (traceability)
  • Working with Quantum Engineering & Theory, oversee definition of system-level test protocols
  • Participate in system integration reviews and readiness assessments to ensure technical maturity and risk reduction.
  • Act as technical liaison between Theory, Quantum Engineering, Hardware, Software, Controls, and Optical Engineering
  • Support customer interactions, including government program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and milestone reporting.

Required 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 (quantum, aerospace, defense, advanced computing, or similar)
  • 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
  • Demonstrated experience with risk management frameworks
  • Experience supporting government-funded research or procurement programs (DoD, DoE, DoC)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering, physics, or a related discipline
  • Familiarity with quantum computing, atomic, and optical (AMO) physics, or control system integration
  • Experience preparing and presenting SRR/PDR/CDR artifacts
  • Knowledge of reliability engineering, fault-tolerant architectures, and data-driven verification.

Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

The base salary range for this position is between $140,000 - $160,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

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