Principal Systems Engineer - Quantum Computing Systems

Principal Systems Engineer – Quantum Computing Systems

Boston, MA USA

Summary

We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to play a critical role in aligning engineering execution with scientific and machine-level progress in the development of large‑scale quantum computers. This role sits at the intersection of quantum science, hardware engineering, and control software, with a primary mission to make the system coherent, buildable, and integrable as it evolves. Unlike traditional product environments, many system requirements in quantum computing are discovered through experimentation, not defined upfront. Success in this role requires deep collaboration with scientists, rapid learning, and the ability to introduce structure only where it accelerates progress. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience building complex hardware–software systems (e.g., aerospace, EVs, robotics, advanced instrumentation) and is motivated to apply systems engineering rigor in a learning‑driven R&D environment, pairing closely with internal quantum experts. This is a technical leadership role with broad influence across teams. Authority comes from clarity, usefulness, and trust — not from gatekeeping or heavy process.

Core Mission

• Bridge the gap between engineering tasks and quantum machine milestones
• Make system architecture, integration status, and technical risk visible and actionable
• Enable scientists and engineers to move faster together by reducing ambiguity, friction, and rework
• Help the organization evolve from ad‑hoc integration to disciplined, scalable system development — without slowing discovery

Responsibilities

1. System Understanding Through Scientific Partnership

2. Requirements Co‑Evolution & Traceability

4. Integration, Test Strategy, and Machine Protection

5. Early Wins & Trust Building

6. Unlearning, Adaptation, and Process Design

7. Technical Leadership & Mentorship

What Success Looks Like

Within 6–12 months :

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Personal Attributes We Value

Why This Role Matters

You will help build a machine that has never existed before — not by enforcing process, but by making the system understandable, integrable, and scalable. This role is foundational to turning scientific breakthroughs into reliable quantum computers.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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