Senior Hardware Engineer, Atom Computing

• 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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