Senior Electrical Engineer, Quantum Control Systems

Rigetti; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Rigetti is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for its Control Systems team to design, develop, test, and deploy hardware that generates microwave pulses for qubit control. The role emphasizes low‑noise mixed‑signal board design and collaboration with software, mechanical, and physics teams.

You will lead projects across diverse teams, mentor others, and translate complex concepts for broad audiences while ensuring rigorous engineering design and manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience leading hardware projects across diverse teams.
• Proven ability to translate complex concepts for multiple audiences and influence design decisions.
• Experience with analog design and simulation (SPICE or equivalent).
• Knowledge of RF design, signal processing concepts, and lab measurement techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external team members to generate system requirements.
• Capture circuit board schematic and layout for designs containing digital, analog, and RF components.
• Create and execute test plans using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and VNAs.
• Lead projects across cross‑functional teams in fast‑paced environments.
• Provide guidance on debugging, manufacturing readiness, and design verification.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lab equipment operation

Analog design

RF design

Python scripting

Verilog/VHDL

FPGA development

SPICE simulations

System requirements capture

Education

BS or MS in EE

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

VNAs

SPICE

FPGA development tools

Job description

Rigetti is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for its Control Systems team to design, develop, test, and deploy hardware that generates microwave pulses for qubit control. The role emphasizes low‑noise mixed‑signal board design and collaboration with software, mechanical, and physics teams.

You will lead projects across diverse teams, mentor others, and translate complex concepts for broad audiences while ensuring rigorous engineering design and manufacturing readiness.