Analogue/Mixed-Signal Electronics Engineer – Quantum Tech

Nu Quantum Ltd.; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Group DIS cover (4 x salary)

1 month paid Sabbatical after 4 years

Private Medical and Dental Cover

On-site gym

Cycle scheme

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Nu Quantum Ltd. in Cambridge, UK, is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design high-performance analogue and mixed-signal circuitry for quantum networking hardware.

You will collaborate across mechanical, software, FPGA, optics, and nanofabrication teams, taking concepts through lab testing to prototypes. Responsibilities include designing circuits to meet strict performance criteria, performing lab testing, and supporting integration of electronic systems across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in electronics, physics or other closely-related subject
• Industry experience or PhD in analogue electronic design
• Experience with PCB design tools, including design for manufacture and reliability
• Experience with electronic and/or electromagnetic simulation tools
• Ability to perform hands-on testing and experimentation using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and similar equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and be a great team player, working with multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding specifications

Responsibilities

• Liaising with team members from many technical disciplines, to refine requirements and specifications for electronics systems
• Carrying out design calculations and simulations, and selecting suitable components and equipment
• Producing high-quality electronic schematics, system designs and PCB layouts
• Organising the manufacture of prototypes
• Hands-on testing, debugging and improving of complex electronic and optical setups
• Analysis of experimental results and data
• Maintaining accurate design records and documentation
• Supporting the use of electronic systems throughout the company.

Skills

Electronics design

Analog design

PCB layout

Circuit simulation

Lab testing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Electronics/Physics

PhD in analogue electronics

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSpice

Keysight ADS

Job description

Nu Quantum Ltd. in Cambridge, UK, is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design high-performance analogue and mixed-signal circuitry for quantum networking hardware.

You will collaborate across mechanical, software, FPGA, optics, and nanofabrication teams, taking concepts through lab testing to prototypes. Responsibilities include designing circuits to meet strict performance criteria, performing lab testing, and supporting integration of electronic systems across the organisation.