Electronics Engineer - Quantum Computing

DeepRec.ai; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity opportunities

Hands-on ownership of projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

DeepRec.ai in London is seeking an Electronic Engineer to design and build advanced photonic quantum hardware. You will work on analogue and mixed-signal circuits, PCB development, and system integration with physicists, optical engineers, and software colleagues.

You will bring up hardware in the lab, run validation tests, document designs, and help take concepts toward product-ready hardware, including EMC readiness and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
• 2–4 years’ experience in electronics or hardware engineering.
• Strong analogue and mixed-signal electronics knowledge.
• PCB design experience with schematic capture and layout.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Design analogue and mixed-signal electronics for photonic hardware.
• Own PCB development from schematic to layout and testing.
• Bring up and characterize hardware in the lab.
• Debug and iterate designs based on test results.
• Collaborate with software engineers to define hardware interfaces.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to translate requirements into hardware.
• Support EMC testing and regulatory readiness.
• Produce technical documentation and test reports.

Skills

Analogue electronics

Mixed-signal electronics

Low-noise design

Schematic capture

PCB design

Laboratory testing

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Physics degree

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Job description

Summary
A quantum technology company is seeking an Electronic Engineer to develop advanced photonic quantum hardware systems. This hands-on role covers analogue and mixed-signal circuit design, PCB development, laboratory validation, and system integration, working alongside physicists, optical engineers, and software developers to build next-generation computing platforms.
Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue and mixed-signal electronics for precision photonic hardware, including signal conditioning, low-noise amplification, DAC interfaces, and opto-electronic driver circuits.
• Own PCB development from schematic capture and simulation through layout, design reviews, prototyping, testing, and iteration.
• Bring up and characterise new hardware using laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analysers, and other instrumentation.
• Debug electronic systems methodically, identifying root causes and implementing design improvements.
• Collaborate with software engineers to define hardware interfaces and support system-level integration.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across physics, optics, and engineering to translate technical requirements into practical hardware solutions.
• Support EMC testing, compliance activities, and progression towards product-ready hardware.
• Produce clear technical documentation including schematics, specifications, design reviews, and test reports.

Requirements

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 2-4 years’ experience in electronics or hardware engineering (industry experience preferred, though strong research/laboratory experience will be considered).
• Strong understanding of analogue and mixed-signal electronics, including:
  • Amplification
  • Filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Low-noise circuit design
  • ADC/DAC interfaces
• Practical PCB design experience, including schematic capture, simulation, and layout using tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, or equivalent.
• Experience using laboratory equipment to test, debug, and validate electronic designs.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and microcontroller-based hardware.
• A structured and analytical approach to problem solving, with the ability to design experiments, interpret results, and iterate effectively.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of RF electronics fundamentals, including impedance matching and transmission lines.
• Experience with EMC testing or regulatory compliance (CE, UKCA, or similar).
• Experience integrating electronics with optical, photonic, or opto-electronic systems.
• Exposure to advanced research environments or complex multidisciplinary engineering projects.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge photonic and quantum technologies with real-world applications.
• Hands-on ownership of advanced hardware development projects from concept through to deployment.
• Collaboration with leading scientists, engineers, and researchers across quantum, optics, electronics, and software.
• Opportunity to contribute to technology shaping the future of AI and high-performance computing.
• A highly collaborative environment where engineers have significant technical ownership and impact.
• Competitive compensation package and equity opportunities.