Senior Hardware Engineer

About the position

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Atom Computing is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to join our team to assist in the design, verification, and testing of custom electronic assemblies for the control system of our quantum computer. This position is located in Boulder, Colorado, and will report to the Control Systems Manager.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• Actively participate in the bring-up, verification, and testing of control system hardware systems, collaborating closely with FPGA, firmware, and software engineers.

• Develop characterization, verification / validation, and automated test procedures and programs for various instruments that the team develops

• Assist in managing interactions with contract electronics manufacturers and suppliers for PCB design and assembly.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design and testing processes within the hardware team.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

• At least 5 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in board-level analog and digital circuit design, preferably with Altium Designer.

• Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and with a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.

• 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 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.

• Capable in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for basic data acquisition, instrument control, and automating hardware test and characterization.

• Self-motivated, collaborative, and driven to work effectively in a fast-growing, early-stage startup environment with a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.

• 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 working on boards with complicated ICs (FPGAs, processors, etc) requiring several power supplies, high speed busses, and high speed memory interfaces

Nice-to-haves

• Mixed signal instrument design experience

• RF front-end and high speed ADC/DAC design experience

• Familiarity with RF design concepts and/or software defined radio.

• Experience working in a Linux environment.

• Familiarity with the MicroTCA, PXIe, or similar pluggable instrument standards

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents.

• Unlimited paid time off

• 401K company matching

• Short- and long-term disability

• FSA

• Dependent care benefits

• Life insurance

• Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!