Senior Electronics Engineer

Nu Quantum Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company at the forefront of quantum computing as an Electronics Engineer. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to develop innovative quantum networking hardware, including complex electronic designs. Enjoy a flexible working environment with a commitment to diversity and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Group DIS cover (4 x salary)

1 month paid Sabbatical after 4 years of service

Generous Employee Referral Scheme

Private Medical and Dental Cover

On-site gym membership

Cycle scheme

Refreshments in the office

28 days annual leave

Enhanced paid family leave policies

Qualifications

• Degree in electronics, physics, or related field.
• Experience with analogue and radio-frequency design.
• Ability to perform testing using oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Refine architecture and specifications for electronics systems.
• Produce high-quality electronic schematics and PCB layouts.
• Debug and improve electronic and optical setups.

Skills

Analogue electronic design

Radio-frequency engineering

PCB design

Hands-on testing

Collaboration

Education

Degree-level qualification in electronics or physics

Tools

Altium Designer

Ansys HFSS

Job description

Contract Type:Full-time, Permanent

Location:Cambridge, UK

Application closing date:Monday 7th July 2025 at 5pm

Visa Sponsorship available

Salary range: £55,000 - £75,000 per year DOE

Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Technology

Nu Quantum is at the forefront of quantum computing and advanced technology, driven by innovation, diversity, and a commitment to excellence. We’re creating an environment where brilliant minds from all backgrounds collaborate to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Founded to commercialise research generated over the last decade at the Cavendish Laboratory, Nu Quantum is on a mission to shape the future of quantum information systems.

We’re working on exciting technology that will improve the utility and accelerate the time-to-market of quantum computing systems. We integrate novel quantum photonic technology to form an efficient and scalable quantum networking infrastructure in partnership with world-leading companies and academic groups.

The role

We are looking for an Electronics Engineer with experience of radio-frequency and high-frequency design to join our highly collaborative team, supporting the development of our novel quantum networking hardware. The successful candidate will be working with, and supported by, teams spanning mechanical, electronics, optical, nanofabrication, software and physics. There will be opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and to try out highly creative and innovative designs.

Your responsibilities:

• Liaising with team members from many technical disciplines, to refine architecture and specifications for electronics systems.
• Carrying out design calculations and simulations.
• Producing high-quality electronic schematics, PCB layouts, and system designs.
• Organising the manufacture of prototype systems.
• Hands-on testing, debugging and improving complex electronic and optical setups.
• Analysis of experimental results.
• Contributing to development of best practice electronic design workflows.

• Helping others in the company develop technical solutions with your expertise.

Your skills, qualifications and experience:

• Degree-level qualification in electronics, physics or other closely-related subject.
• Industry experience with analogue and radio-frequency electronic design.
• Understanding of radio-frequency engineering concepts such as s-parameters and impedance matching.
• Experience with PCB design tools, including design for manufacture and reliability.
• Experience with electronic and/or radio-frequency simulation tools.
• Ability to perform hands-on testing and experimentation using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and similar equipment.
• Ability to collaborate and be a great team player, working with multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding specifications.

Desirable skills and experience (not required, but beneficial):

• Ability to solder and rework high-density PCBs.
• Experience integrating of multiple sub-assemblies to form complete electronic systems.
• Experience with Altium Designer.
• Experience with Ansys HFSS.
• Understanding of noise in electronic circuits.
• Experience with FPGAs.

Why work with us?

At Nu Quantum, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people of all identities, orientations, backgrounds, and experiences are empowered. We value diverse perspectives as a source of creativity and innovation and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented and marginalised communities. Joining Nu Quantum means joining a team where you can grow professionally and be part of an inspiring mission to shape the future of technology.

Benefits

• Flexible working options

• Group DIS cover (4 x salary)
• 1 month paid Sabbatical after 4 years of service
• Generous Employee Referral Scheme
• Private Medical and Dental Cover (With Vitality and Bupa)
• On-site gym membership
• Cycle scheme
• Refreshments, including fruit and beverages, are available in the office.
• 28 days annual leave, including a 3-day company shutdown period + UK Public Holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 days holiday per year
• Enhanced paid family leave policies
• Time for Charity work
• Access to the Cambridge Botanical Gardens