Hardware Engineering Manager

Atomcomputing; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, vision

Unlimited PTO

401K company matching

Equity in the company

Job summary

Atom Computing in Boulder, CO seeks a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead control-system hardware from board design through fabrication, assembly, bring-up, and integration into working instruments. You will mentor engineers, manage vendor relationships, and drive manufacturability in a low-to-mid-volume, high-complexity environment.

Reporting to the VP of Control Systems & Software, this role requires deep PCB fabrication expertise, strong leadership, and a track record delivering hardware

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 10+ years hardware engineering with PCB fabrication and contract electronics assembly.
• 2+ years leading a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware engineers for PCB design, bring-up, and test of control system instruments.
• Manage PCB fabrication and contract assembly vendors, quotes and lead times, ensuring quality and delivery targets.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for prototype defects.
• Oversee product roadmap and subsystem delivery schedules for commercial and research projects.
• Collaborate on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to catch manufacturability issues early.
• Work with quantum physicists and engineers to deliver hardware addressing their needs.

Skills

PCB fabrication

Analog electronics

Team leadership

DFM collaboration

Vendor management

Prototype to production

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Job description

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.

We are seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead the development of control systems hardware from board design through fabrication, assembly, bring-up, and integration into working instruments. This role combines people leadership with deep technical expertise in PCB fabrication and assembly, including a strong understanding of manufacturing capabilities, common failure modes, and design-for-manufacturability considerations.

In this role, you will lead engineers responsible for hardware design and bring-up while serving as a key partner to fabrication houses and contract manufacturers. Success means translating engineering designs into reliable, high-quality hardware — driving vendor performance, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and maintaining strong quality standards throughout the build process.

This position reports to the VP of Control Systems & Software.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers responsible for PCB design, bring-up, and test of quantum control system instruments.
• Build and drive strong relationships with PCB fabrication and contract assembly vendors including managing quoting and lead times, and partnering to consistently hit quality and delivery targets.
• Lead root-cause investigation and corrective action when prototype boards come back with defects.
• Manage the product roadmap and subsystem delivery schedules for both commercial and research projects.
• Partner with design and test engineers on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input during the design phase, catching manufacturability issues before a board ever reaches a vendor.
• Work closely with Atom Computing's quantum physicists, optical engineers, and hardware engineers to understand use cases and deliver hardware that addresses their needs.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 10+ years of experience as a hardware engineer, including significant hands-on work with PCB fabrication and contract electronics assembly vendors specifically.
• 2+ years managing a team of engineers, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team delivering complex hardware projects from design through manufacturing.
• Deep working knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes, capabilities, and common failure modes.
• Comfort working in a low-to-mid-volume, high-complexity build environment with applications to precision instruments, aerospace, photonics, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience with root-cause and corrective-action processes for hardware quality issues.
• Existing relationships with PCB fab houses or contract assembly shops in the Boulder area.
• Analog electronics design experience.
• RF electronics / software-defined radio experience.

Benefits

Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is between $180,000 - $220,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.