Senior Systems Engineer (Systems Delivery)

About Xanadu Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. What we are doing is extremely hard, the classic moon shot. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about! Your Role And Responsibilities As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will work in close collaboration with the broad engineering and operations teams to: Translate test strategies into detailed test plans and ensure proper coverage of the system. Define and implement methods to establish complete traceability of the tests to ensure design integrity. Define best practices to create and maintain test documentation. Coach and train the broader team to the methods and tools detailed above. Translate test procedures into manufacturing processes; ensure their accuracy and completeness is sufficient for a successful transfer to manufacturing. Work alongside subject matter experts to integrate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) throughout the product lifecycle. Implement methods for root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Basic Qualifications And Experience BSc in Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or a related field). 5+ years of experience in systems engineering. Demonstrated expertise in documenting test plans for complex systems involving hardware, firmware and software. Experience bringing systems from research into pilot scale assembly. Demonstrated ability to work with multi-domain teams. Preferred Qualifications And Experience Experience with quantum systems. Experience with DfM and DfT. Experience with FMEA and standard root-cause analysis. Experience with model-based systems engineering. Ability to work in fast-paced R&D organization and adapt methods to the needs of the business This is for a new position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 180,000 - 220,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at [email protected]. Please be advised that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The role involves translating test strategies into detailed plans and ensuring complete traceability to maintain design integrity. You will also integrate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) throughout the product lifecycle and lead root cause analysis efforts.

Candidates must have a BSc in Engineering and over 5 years of experience in systems engineering, specifically documenting test plans for complex hardware/software systems. Experience transitioning systems from research to pilot-scale assembly is required.

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• Systems Engineering
• Test Planning
• Design For Manufacturability
• Design For Test
• Root Cause Analysis
• Model-Based Systems Engineering
• FMEA
• Manufacturing Process Transfer
• Traceability
• Hardware Integration
• Firmware Integration
• Software Integration

• Engineering
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Software

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 2, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level