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We are seeking an experienced and talented Senior Hardware Engineer to be part of our hardware development efforts. As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing advanced hardware systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise and skills in a challenging and innovative technology environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of quantum technology, contributing to the advancement of groundbreaking solutions in the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing. If you are passionate about changing the world by empowering revolutionary new quantum technologies, we want to hear from you!
Job Responsibility
Support the development of several platforms based around classical and quantum photonics as a senior hardware engineer
Work alongside other hardware engineers to design custom electronics using Altium Designer
Evaluate critical component performance via board-level and system-level lab testing (ADCs, DACs, FPGAs, TDCs, etc.)
Work with firmware engineers, software engineers, and quantum scientists during various phases of lab testing
Work with contract manufacturers during manufacturing phases to procure custom electronics, addressing and mitigating any necessary design changes along the way
Validate the performance of custom electronics with lab testing
Document any issues uncovered during testing
Maintain documentation expected at milestone events during the entire design cycle (theory of operations, manufacturing documentation, validation testing results, etc.)
Integrate hardware into the complete system by working closely with mechanical, firmware, and FPGA engineers
Requirements
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (EE or CE) from an accredited university
BS in EE or CE and 6+ years of experience or MS EE or CE with 4+ years of experience
Proven experience designing PCBs from schematic capture, layout design, and review
Experience with at least one ECAD suite (Altium, OrCAD, Allegro, CircuitMaker, or others) Altium is strongly preferred
Familiarity with PCB design best practices related to Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, and EMI/EMC compliance
Strong foundation in PCB design related to DFM, DFT, and DFA best practices
Strong electrical engineering fundamentals in Analog, Power, and Digital Electronics
Advanced experience with voltage regulators, LDO, and switch mode power supplies (SMPS)
Experience with analog electronics design (op-amps, TIAs, filters, etc.)
Experience with digital electronics design (Logic Gates, Flip Flops, Microcontrollers, RAM, ROM, Flash, etc.)
Advanced knowledge of simulation tools such as SPICE
Strong experience with low to medium-speed digital interfaces and protocols (I2C, CAN, UART, SPI, etc.)
Hands-on experience with board bring-up, debugging, testing, and integration with lab instruments such as: DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers
Able to code C, C++, MATLAB/Octave, or Python
Working knowledge of Verilog is a huge plus
Able to lift weights up to 50lbs (occasionally)
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented
Nice to have
Master of Science (MS) degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (EE or ECE)
Experience designing electronics with complex computing devices such as FPGAs, MCUs, CPUs, DSPs, etc.
Experience working with optoelectronics
Experience with high-speed serial protocols (USB, PCIe, Ethernet, etc.)
Experience with RF analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics
Experience designing systems to meet compliance and certification requirements (e.g., CE/FCC)