Principal Hardware Engineer: High Speed Mixed Signal Designer

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.

Responsibilities
Drive high level system architectures for instruments with partitioning functions across PCBAs, guiding FPGA/control selection, and setting power, clocking, and interconnect strategy
Advise or guide technical approach for high-speed mixed-signal front ends, including analog/RF signal chains, DAC and ADC selection, and the noise, linearity, and phase-noise requirements
Lead and mentor the team through instrument design, including early brainstorming, simulation, and prototyping, actively participating in schematic and layout design reviews, and collaborating during board bring-up and characterization
Collaborate with quantum engineers and other groups to understand system needs, discuss solutions and define hardware design requirements

Experience & Education
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
10+ years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in board-level analog and digital circuit design, preferably with Altium Designer
Direct experience designing boards with large, high pin count ICs (FPGAs, processors) with interfaces to high speed communication busses, memory, sophisticated clocking, and high speed analog / RF circuitry

Required Qualifications
Self-motivated, collaborative, and driven to work effectively in a fast-growing startup environment
Experience teaching and mentoring others in hardware design concepts and process
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers
Strong grasp of PCB design best practices across the full design cycle, from concept through fabrication and bring-up and production
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

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

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 $180,000 - $220,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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