Principal Systems Engineer – Quantum Computing Systems

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