FPGA Design Engineer - 1091

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, &

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity opportunities

Generous PTO and holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quantinuum invites an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join the team in Broomfield, CO. The role focuses on FPGA development for our Apollo quantum computer, leveraging SystemVerilog, verification, and digital control systems. You will collaborate with PCB, software, and mechanical teams to architect and implement robust control solutions.

A strong background in FPGA design, simulation, and lab work is required, with potential for up to two remote days per week with approval. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree minimum.
• 6+ years of industry engineering/R&D experience.
• 5+ years of FPGA development experience.
• 2+ years of industry lab experience.
• U.S. Person (citizenship, permanent resident, or equivalent).
• No PRC/Russia national unless U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Architect, prototype, design, and implement control systems for quantum computers.
• Perform FPGA design, simulation, and verification.
• Understand system-level interaction of control loops with many signals.
• Provide technical expertise to inform product development and process improvements.
• Deliver products and meet program goals in R&D/rapid prototyping.

Skills

FPGA development

SystemVerilog

Simulation

Synthesis

Placing & routing

Verilog

VHDL

Xilinx tools

IP cores

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuestaSim

VIP

cocotb

Xilinx Vivado/ISE

Job description

We are seeking an FPGA Design Engineer in our Broomfield, CO, Location.

In this role, you will lead the development of FPGA designs for our Apollo quantum computer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FPGA development with expertise in System Verilog, simulation, synthesis, placing, and routing designs. The individual in this role will be primarily focused on the core digital control system, which facilitates the precise coordination of a large amount of electronics required to operate our quantum computers. Projects may include interfacing with DACs/ADCs and DDRx memory, digital filtering and signal processing, digital control loops, and data formatting. Candidates should expect to be immersed in a fast-paced, multi-functional team-based environment with challenging technical obstacles to overcome where an individual with talent and initiative can stand out and thrive.

Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently, and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week, with approval.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with an integrated product team consisting of PCB designers, software engineers, & mechanical engineers to architect, prototype, design, and implement the control systems for our Quantum computers.
• Perform FPGA design, simulation, and verification
• Understand system-level interaction of control loops consisting of a large quantity of digital, analog, and RF signals.
• Provide technical expertise that informs future product development and process improvements across the organization.
• Deliver products and achieve program goals in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum
• Minimum 6+ years of industry experience in an engineering or R&D environment.
• Minimum 5+ years of industry experience developing FPGA’s
• Minimum 2+ years of industry experience working in a lab
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• Masters/PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of industry experience in the specification, development, and validation of complex electronic products.
• Demonstrated technical excellence and leadership in FPGA design and verification including Xilinx software and IP, as well as a mastery of System Verilog, Verilog, and VHDL.
• Verification and simulation experience with QuestaSim, VIP, cocotb, and related tools.
• Embedded software experience, especially involving Zynq Ultrascale+ FPGAs and processors.
• Background in developing system architecture and conceptualization in continuous integration development flows
• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to lead by example through execution of programmatic goals, consistently demonstrating decisive business impact, and continuously driving for improvement in a rapidly changing environment.
• Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.

$135,000 - $181,000 a year

The base pay range for this role is $135,000 - $181,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and business needs, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, marital status, spousal affiliation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consideration of citizenship or immigration status is limited to cases where a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract requires it.

Quantinuum is a federal contractor and provides equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Export Control Notice (U.S. Positions)

Some Quantinuum positions involve access to technology or software subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations. For these positions, Quantinuum may need to obtain U.S. government authorization, such as an export license, before a candidate who is not a "U.S. person" can access controlled technology. "U.S. persons" include U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylum or refugee status. Quantinuum may ask candidates for information needed to determine whether authorization is required. Any hiring decision on this basis will turn on whether required authorization can be obtained. Quantinuum does not otherwise consider citizenship, immigration status, or national origin.

We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities, serious medical conditions, pregnancy-related needs, and sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, contact [email/link].

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.