Atom Computing
Principal Hardware Engineer
Boulder, Colorado · Principal
Sponsorship not specified$170k-$200kDetected 41 days ago
PythonPCB DesignAltiumFPGAElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignControls
About the role
- Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.
- We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!
- The base salary range for this position is between $170,000 - $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
- Design high level system architectures for instruments, including multiple PCBAs for various functions, collaborating with others on FPGA/processor selection, power and clocking schemes, analog and RF front end designs and DAC and ADC
- Collaborate with quantum engineers and other groups to understand system needs, discuss solutions and define design requirements
- Board-level circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout in Altium Designer of custom control system hardware.
- Prepare detailed technical specifications and design documentation and assist with reviewing schematics and layout of custom electronic designs.
- Own technical relationships with contract electronics manufacturers and suppliers, driving Design for Manufacturing (DFM) strategies to support production and scaling operations.
- Mentor other members of the team in hardware design
- 10+ years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in board-level analog and digital circuit design, preferably with Altium Designer.
- Atom Computing is seeking a hands-on Principal Hardware Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and deployment of custom electronic assemblies for the control system of our quantum computer.
- In this role, you will drive hardware strategy across multiple concurrent projects while remaining deeply engaged in the tactical engineering work
Requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency with electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum and logic analyzers, signal generators) for the bring-up and debug of prototype electronics assemblies.
- Experience working on boards with complicated ICs (FPGAs, processors, etc) requiring several power supplies, high speed busses, and high speed memory interfaces
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and driven to work effectively in a fast-growing startup environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers.
- Willingness to learn physics concepts to put work in context.
- Experience in a full design cycle, from concept and schematic capture through to layout, fabrication, and initial board bring-up.
- Working knowledge of PCB design best practices and a keen attention to detail.
- Mixed signal design experience
- Capable in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for basic data acquisition, instrument control, and automating hardware test and characterization.
- Nice to Haves
- Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!
- The base salary range for this position is between $170,000 - $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.
Compensation
- The base salary range for this position is between $170,000 - $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Benefits
- Experience & Education
Company info
- At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs.
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