Hardware Electrical Engineer

QuSpectra; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

QuSpectra is seeking a senior hardware designer to lead the development of mixed‑signal, RF, and microwave electronics for quantum sensing platforms in San Diego. You will own concept to production, drive schematic design, PCB layout, testing, and transition to manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in hardware design, proficiency with PCB tools, and solid knowledge of analog/digital electronics and lab measurement equipment, enabling fast, reliable hardware bring‑up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years hardware design experience.
• Proficient in PCB design tools and strong understanding of analog/digital electronics and laboratory test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electronic systems including mixed-signal, RF, and microwave hardware for quantum sensing platforms.
• Manage the full hardware lifecycle from concept and schematic design through PCB layout, fabrication, testing, and production transition.

Skills

Schematic Capture

PCB Design

RF Design

Mixed-Signal Design

Analog Circuit Design

Digital Electronics

Hardware Debugging

EMI/EMC

Signal Integrity

Power Integrity

Laboratory Test Equipment

Altium Designer

KiCad

Cadence

DFM

DFT

Hardware Bring-up

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

Cadence

Job description

Lead the design and development of electronic systems, including mixed-signal, RF, and microwave hardware for quantum sensing platforms. Manage the full hardware lifecycle from concept and schematic design through PCB layout, fabrication, testing, and production transition.

Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with over 3 years of hardware design experience. Must be proficient in PCB design tools and have a strong understanding of analog/digital electronics and laboratory test equipment.

Key Skills: Schematic Capture, PCB Design, Mixed-Signal Design, RF Design, Analog Circuit Design, Digital Electronics, Hardware Debugging, EMI/EMC, Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence, DFM, DFT, Hardware Bring-up