Senior Hardware Engineer, Quantum Control Systems
Job in
Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80285, USA
Listed on 2026-05-29
Listing for:
Atom Computing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-29
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 ,
- (Desirable) Mixed signal instrument design experience ,
- (Desirable) RF front-end and high speed ADC/DAC design experience ,
- (Desirable) Familiarity with RF design concepts and/or software defined radio ,
- (Desirable) Experience working in a Linux environment ,
- (Desirable) Familiarity with the Micro
TCA, PXIe, or similar pluggable instrument standards
- 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
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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