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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Infleqtion - **Location:** Kidlington, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £52,549.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Strategies of Testing, UML, Visual Systems, Reliability of Systems, Laptops - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5818225721 ## About the Role * Masters or PhD in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field or equivalent industry experience. * Significant experience in systems engineering (ideally 10+ years) within complex, multidisciplinary, high-tech or hardware environments * Proven experience across the full system lifecycle, including requirements management, system architecture development, and verification & validation * Experience working with product lifecycle processes for R&D projects within deep and emerging technologies. * Strong technical documentation skills * Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, science, product, or commercial stakeholders) * Experience with product lifecycle management and systems engineering frameworks such as UML, IEEE 15288, INCOSE, MSBE, SysML, IEEE 29148 etc. Desired Skills: * Experience with complex, high-tech or deep-tech systems combining mechanical, electrical, RF, optical, and software components * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills * Experience in quantum technologies, precision instrumentation, or optical systems * Exposure to AMO physics and quantum control systems * Experience in regulated or high-reliability industries (e.g., aerospace, defence, medical devices) Working conditions and Physical Requirements Work will normally be performed in an office and laboratory environment and around technical equipment including computers and lasers. Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and carry up to 40 pounds without assistance. Able to efficiently use automated office equipment such as laptops, copiers, and printers; able to effectively engage in communications (via phone, computer, or in-person). Any required Personal Protective Equipment will be provided and must be properly used in accordance with company requirements. ## Description Infleqtion is seeking a talented and experienced Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team, where you will play a pivotal role in transforming hardware prototypes into manufacturable and scalable products. You will collaborate closely with a diverse team of technical experts, hardware and software engineers, and physicists to ensure the seamless integration of complex systems, and within our product lifecycle process., * Lead systems engineering for quantum product development, including system-level design and requirements capture. * ·Develop and maintain core systems engineering and interface documentation (e.g., Product Requirement Documents, System Requirement Documents, Interface Control Documents etc.) and ensure full traceability from requirements through to implementation and verification * Define and execute modelling, simulation, and analytical activities to support design, verification, validation, and lifecycle performance * Coordinate assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) and Verification & Validation (V&V) planning, including processes, procedures, test strategies, and engineering support for execution with a multi-disciplinary team. * Collaborate with physicists, engineers, and product teams to support development of system architectures. * Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks, assumptions, and dependencies; support reliability analysis * Contribute to and promote best practices, tools, and continuous improvement in systems engineering across programmes ## Related Videos - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Solving Architectural Entropy With Runnable Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100144-solving-architectural-entropy-with-runnable-diagrams) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Communicate efficiently with Software Architecture Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/379-communicate-efficiently-with-software-architecture-diagrams) - [Exploring the Potential of Decentraland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/583-exploring-the-potential-of-decentraland) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)