Senior Electronics Engineer - Analogue/Mixed-Signal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Group DIS cover (4 x salary)

Sabbatical after 4 years

Employee referral scheme

Private Medical and Dental Cover

Job summary

Nu Quantum Ltd. is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer in Cambridge to design high-performance analogue and mixed-signal circuitry for quantum networking hardware. You will work with mechanical, software, FPGA, optics, and physics teams from concept through lab testing to deployment.

The role involves prototyping, testing, and tuning electronics to meet ambitious specifications, collaborating across disciplines to enable scalable quantum systems.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in electronics, physics or close field.
• Industry experience in analogue electronic design.
• Experience with PCB design tools including design for manufacture and reliability.
• Understanding of high-frequency and RF circuit design fundamentals.
• Ability to perform hands-on testing with oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Knowledge of sound engineering design processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to agree requirements and specifications for electronics systems.
• Perform design calculations, simulations and component selection.
• Produce high-quality schematics, system designs and PCB layouts.
• Organise manufacture of prototypes.
• Hands-on testing, debugging and improvement of complex setups.
• Analyze experimental results and data.
• Support use of electronic systems across the company.
• Contribute to project timelines, costs and planning.

Skills

Analog electronics

PCB design

RF design

Testing with scope/ analyzer

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in electronics or physics

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSpice

Keysight ADS

Job description

Essential

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Cambridge, UK

Visa Sponsorship available

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.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Electronics Engineer, skilled in high-performance analogue and mixed-signal circuitry to join our highly collaborative team, supporting the development of our novel quantum networking hardware. The successful candidate will be working with teams spanning mechanical engineering, software and FPGA, optics, nanofabrication, and physics. There will be opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and to try out highly creative and innovative designs, working from initial concepts through to lab-based testing and deployment of prototype systems.

As a member of our growing electronics team, you'll be responsible for architecting novel electronics designs while liaising with the physics and product teams to agree on ambitious yet achievable specifications. You'll be designing, building and testing prototypes in the lab, and supporting their use within the wider company to enable fast and scalable quantum networking. You'll be collaborating with Engineers and Scientists from a wide range of disciplines to make sure complex electronic systems function as expected, and supporting the project management team in planning timescales and budgets.

Responsibilities - What You'll be doing

• Liaising with team members from many technical and business disciplines, to agree 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.
• Supporting the use of electronic systems throughout the company.
• Supporting wider business plans by providing input on project timescales, complexity and cost.

Requirements

Your skills, qualifications and experience

Essential

• Degree-level qualification in electronics, physics or other closely-related subject
• Industry experience in analogue electronic design
• Experience with PCB design tools, including design for manufacture and reliability
• Understanding of high-frequency and RF circuit design fundamentals
• Ability to perform hands‑on testing and experimentation using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and similar equipment.
• Knowledge of sound engineering design processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate and be a great team player, working with multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding specifications

Desirable

• Experience with line management and/or team leadership
• Experience with electronic and/or electromagnetic simulation tools
• Ability to solder and rework high-density PCBs
• Experience integrating multiple sub‑assemblies to form complete electronic systems
• Experience with some or all of the following software packages: Altium Designer, LTSpice, Keysight ADS
• Understanding of noise in electronic circuits
• Experience with FPGAs

Benefits

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
• Access to the Cambridge Botanical Gardens