Principal Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Work closely with quantum scientists to understand machine operation, tuning, and debugging
• Facilitate the co-evolution of system requirements as the machine progresses
• Translate scientific goals into actionable engineering requirements and establish traceability
• Develop and maintain a living system architecture covering hardware, electronics, and software
• Define and drive system integration and test strategies for R&D environments
• Deliver tangible improvements to reduce friction for scientists and engineers
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor for engineers and emerging systems thinkers

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or system architecture for complex hardware–software systems
• Proven experience integrating multidisciplinary systems including hardware, software, and controls
• Strong background in requirements definition, interface management, and system integration
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-evolving R&D environments
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, or advanced instrumentation
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts or tools
• Experience working closely with research or experimental teams
• Exposure to quantum technologies

About the Company

QuEra is focused on the development of large-scale quantum computers, turning scientific breakthroughs into reliable, scalable quantum machines.