Senior Hardware Engineer: High Speed Mixed Signal Designer

Atom Computing, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

FSA

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Daily meals and snacks

Job summary

Atom Computing, Inc. seeks a hands-on Senior Hardware Engineer in Boulder, CO, to lead high-speed mixed-signal front-end design for the control system of its quantum computer.

The role combines architecture work with hands-on circuit design and bring-up across hardware teams. Requirements include a BS/MS in electrical/computer engineering and 5+ years in analog/digital board design, with Altium Designer experience.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in board-level analog and digital circuit design, preferably with Altium Designer.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-growing startup environment.
• Excellent collaboration with a diverse team of physicists, hardware, and software engineers.
• Experience full design cycle from concept to bring-up and board testing.

Responsibilities

• Design high level system architectures for instruments with focus on analog and RF front end designs, signal conditioning and amplification, DAC/ADC selection, power and clocking schemes, and control circuitry.
• Own the research, simulation, prototyping, evaluation, and design of high speed mixed-signal front ends for driving high speed/ high resolution signals interfacing with lasers and actuators.
• Collaborate with quantum engineers to understand system needs and define hardware requirements.
• Board-level circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout in Altium of custom control system hardware.
• Participate in bring-up, verification, and testing with FPGA, firmware, and software engineers.

Skills

Mixed-signal design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

High speed interfaces

Communication

Linux familiarity

Python scripting

Education

BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Signal generators

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 hands-on Senior Hardware Engineer with specific expertise in high speed mixed-signal design to lead the design, implementation, and deployment of custom electronic assemblies for the control system of our quantum computer. In this role, you will drive hardware strategy across multiple concurrent projects while remaining deeply engaged in the tactical engineering work

This position is located in Boulder, Colorado, and will report to the Control Systems Manager.

Responsibilities

• Design high level system architectures for instruments with particular focus on driving definition of analog and RF front end designs, including signal conditioning and amplification stages, DAC and ADC selection, power and clocking schemes, as well as control and monitoring circuitry.
• Own the research, simulation, prototyping, evaluation, and design of high speed mixed-signal front ends used for driving high speed and high resolution analog signals used to interface with the lasers and actuators that control our quantum computers.
• Collaborate with quantum engineers and other groups to understand system needs, discuss solutions and define hardware design requirements.
• Board-level circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout (working with a PCB layout designer) in Altium Designer of custom control system hardware.
• Actively participate in the bring-up, verification, and testing of control system hardware systems, collaborating closely with FPGA, firmware, and software engineers.

Experience & Education

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in board-level analog and digital circuit design, preferably with Altium Designer.

Required Qualifications

• Self-motivated, collaborative, and driven to work effectively in a fast-growing startup environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers.
• Experience in a full design cycle, from concept and schematic capture through to layout, fabrication, and initial board bring-up.
• Working knowledge of PCB design best practices and a keen attention to detail.
• Mixed signal design experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum and logic analyzers, signal generators) for the bring-up and debug of prototype electronics assemblies.
• Experience working on boards with complicated ICs (FPGAs, processors, etc) requiring several power supplies, high speed busses, and high speed memory interfaces

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with RF design concepts and/or software defined radio
• Experience designing for and characterizing high-speed data-converter systems for low phase noise, low spurious content, and high linearity.
• Experience with multi-gigabit serial transceiver lane design, evaluation, equalization
• Experience with IBIS-AMI modeling and correlation for multi-gigabit serial interfaces
• Experience designing high speed memory interfaces
• Experience with high speed digital and analog I/O and connector/cable selection and characterization
• Capable in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for basic data acquisition, instrument control, and automating hardware test and characterization.
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Familiarity with the MicroTCA, PXIe, or similar pluggable instrument standards

$140,000 - $160,000 a year

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!

The base salary range for this position is between $140,000 - $160,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.