Atom Computing
Principal RF Engineer
Boulder, Colorado · Principal
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About the role
- Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.
- This position is located in Boulder, Colorado, and will report to the Control Systems Manager.
Requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency with RF and microwave test equipment, including vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, and signal source analyzers for the characterization, integration, and debugging of RF hardware and prototype systems.
- Strong understanding of RF PCB design principles, including controlled impedance routing, grounding and shielding techniques, signal integrity, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and design-for-manufacturability best practices.
- Demonstrated interest in learning and applying quantum computing, atomic physics, or related scientific concepts to support the development of advanced RF control and measurement systems.
- Nice to Have's
- Experience working in a Linux environment. Familiarity with scripting languages including Python, Bash, etc.
- Experience in a full design cycle, from concept and schematic capture through to layout, fabrication, and initial board bring-up.
- Familiarity with RF design concepts, and/or software defined radio.
Nice to have
- Contribute to the development of technical proposals, customer deliverables, and reports for external stakeholders.
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience using scripting languages such as Python to automate RF measurements, instrument control test execution, data analysis, and performance characterization.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and effective in a fast-paced startup environment, capable of driving RF development efforts through evolving requirements and technical uncertainty.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams including RF, hardware, software, systems, and quantum research engineers.
- Experience working in a Linux environment.
- Familiarity with scripting languages including Python, Bash, etc.
Compensation
- $180k-$220k
This listing is sourced directly from Atom Computing's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.