Lead Electrical Engineer - 1116

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 164,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to head a team delivering large-scale electrical systems for quantum computers. You will drive design across RF, analog, FPGA-based control, and laser locking subsystems, ensuring performance, reliability, and on-time delivery.

This role requires strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration with research and production teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 8+ years in the specification, development, and test of analog electronic products.
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for major programs or product lines.
• Define system architecture across multiple subsystems.
• Coordinate work across engineering teams and disciplines with a focus on on-time program execution.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers, serving as a technical escalation point.
• Drive technical direction and ensure alignment with product goals.

Skills

RF design

Analog design

System architecture

Mentoring/leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium PCB

Xilinx FPGA tools

VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in our Broomfield, CO location. In this role, you will lead a team to develop and deliver large-scale electrical systems that control our world-class quantum computers. You will work cross-functionally to drive innovation, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to next generation technologies aligned with our research and production-focused objectives. The EE portfolio of products includes ADC/DACs, FPGA-based digital control, servo signal processing, laser locking and control, low-noise analog, RF, motor control loops, low-light detection, and electrical interface electronics.

Allapplicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will berequiredtosubmit a pre-employment drug test

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical design for major programs or product lines.
• Extensive knowledge in RF design requiring high stability and low noise
• Experience designing control systems
• Extensive knowledge in analog design
• Define system architecture across multiple subsystems.
• Coordinate work across engineering teams and disciplines with a focus on on-time program execution.
• Drive technical direction and ensure alignment with product goals.
• Resolve complex cross-functional technical challenges.
• Establish design standards, best practices, and review rigor.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers, serving as a technical escalation point.

MUST HAVE:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of8+years of experience in the specification, development, and test ofanalog electronic products
• 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.

WE VALUE:

• Bachelors/master's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of industry experience in an engineering or R&D environment.
• Proven system-level ownership of complex products.
• Strong leadership in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Expertise in integrating advanced technologies (FPGA + analog + RF + controls).
• Expert schematic entry and board layout experience (Altium PCB software preferred).
• Expert FPGA design and verification experience, including Xilinx software and IP, as well as VHDL, Verilog, and/or System Verilog.
• Ability to balance performance, cost, manufacturability, and schedule.
• Ability to model and simulate complex circuitry and validate the model with hardware measurements.
• Exceptional problem-solving in ambiguous or high-risk scenarios.
• Strong influence and communication across organizational levels.

$164,000 - $185,000 a year

This position is Bonus and Equity Eligible

The base pay range for this role is $164,000 – $185,000 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 holdingadvanced 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?

We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.

• 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.

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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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 are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.

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