Electronics Engineer - Test IC / IC Evaluation Engineer

Universal Quantum; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer - Test IC / IC Evaluation Engineer to join their ASIC design group. The role involves leading the testing of integrated circuits and micromachined assemblies, as well as designing and building electronics solutions. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in high-performance electronics design, including strong PCB design skills. The company offers competitive compensation, equity options, and various benefits including unlimited paid holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Unlimited paid holiday allowance

Flexible schedule

10% matching pension

Private health/dental insurance

Personal development budget

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in high performance Electronics Design including IC, Digital, Analog and Embedded.
• Experience of PCB Design using ECAD.
• Strong discipline for thorough documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the testing of integrated circuits (ICs) and micromachined assemblies.
• Design, build and test electronics solutions.
• Create reports detailing the performance of ASICs.

Skills

Electronics circuit theory

PCB schematic and layout

Verification/debug skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BEng/BSc Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium

Spectrum analysers

Oscilloscopes

VNA

Job description

At Universal Quantum we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire an Electronics Engineer - Test IC / IC Evaluation Engineer to join an established ASIC design group working on developing and running measurement solutions to evaluate a range of cryogenic-compatible ASICs and micromachined components. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch!

What You’ll Accomplish:

• Lead the testing of integrated circuits (ICs) and micromachined assemblies as a primary duty.
• Design, build and test electronics solution using your skills of analogue and digital circuit design together with industry standard CAD packages and test equipment.
• Create reports detailing the performance of ASICs at nominal and cryogenic temperatures.
• Write the documentation of your electronics test circuits.
• Develop your experience in a broad range of electronics engineering subject areas.
• Maintain the multidisciplinary collaboration with mechanical engineers, software engineers, physicists, working towards a common goal.
• Play a key role in building test systems for quantum computers.
• Engage with project planning activities, risk management and scheduling requirements.
• Help with fast turn-around proof of concepts and feasibility discussions.
• Work closely with the IC design team to implement best practices and improve product documentation.
• Work with silicon at various stages of assembly and work with suppliers to define and produce packaging for chip-specific evaluation.
• Work with the design team to help identify root causes of functional or performance deviations

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates

1. Excellent knowledge of electronics circuit / IC’s theory and good EM field theory, including noise analysis and physical device knowledge from a testing point of view.
2. PCB schematic and layout using CAD tools, good manufacturing process knowledge and excellent verification/debug skills using electronics test equipment.
3. Strong knowledge within the IC domain and integration within other electronics assemblies.

Must-have Skills:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in high performance Electronics Design including IC, Digital, Analog and Embedded.
• Experience of PCB Design using ECAD (e.g., Altium, or similar).
• Use and automation of spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes and VNA for taking precision measurements
• Experience of FPGAs and embedded software engineering for real time systems.
• Experience of working with suppliers and contractors.
• Demonstrate a strong discipline for thorough documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Team Player.
• At least 2.1 BEng/BSc Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Strong Python programming skills.

Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application, even if you think you're only a partial match to the profile we are looking for.

Competitive salary, equity options, an unlimited paid holiday allowance, flexible schedule, a 10% matching pension, a generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, personal development budget, group life insuranceand relocation support.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion

At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. As a proud signatory of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC), we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.