Hardware Design Engineer

Job Summary

The mission of Psi Quantum's Staff Hardware Design Engineer role is to support the Electronics team by owning hardware designs integral to the underlying system of the quantum computer.

• Design, create schematics, and oversee PCB layout of analog and digital circuitry consisting of but not limited to high-speed transceivers, 10+ Gbps electrical and optical data links, FPGA's, microcontrollers, clock distribution, power supply filters, inrush current limiters and power distribution.
• Ensure signal integrity and EMI suppression is accounted for in all designs.
• Design and create test set-ups for testing of electro-optic modules.
• Characterize, optimize, and debug analog, digital, and electro-optic circuitry using equipment such as mixed signal & sampling oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, DC power supplies.
• Develop software to drive measurements.
• Analyze data and extract key performance parameters.
• Maintain detailed documentation of hardware designs, test results, and design changes.

• Master's or Ph.D. Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
• 7 years of relevant experience in product development and release to volume manufacturing leading to a successful commercial product.

Psi Quantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Psi Quantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

U.S. Base Pay Range: $141,000 – $213,000 USD

Bay Area Pay Range: $201,000 – $236,000 USD