Atom Computing

Principal Hardware Engineer

Atom Computing

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: BoulderColoradoUnited States

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Salary

💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • lead the architecture, design, and deployment of custom electronic assemblies for the control system of our quantum computer.
  • drive hardware strategy across multiple concurrent projects while remaining deeply engaged in the tactical engineering work.
  • report to the Control Systems Hardware & Firmware Engineering Manager.

Requirements

  • BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience in advanced board-level RF and analog circuit design, with expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer.
  • Thrive in a start-up environment where you can take ownership of complex problems, drive engineering rigor, and help build the processes of the future.
  • Deep understanding of RF fundamentals (impedance matching, S-parameters, transmission line theory) with a proven track record of owning the full design cycle for complex, multi-board systems.
  • Proven experience defining and executing comprehensive hardware verification frameworks (EVT, DVT, PVT) and resolving complex system-level bugs.
  • Advanced proficiency with electronic test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes) and scripting languages (e.g., Python) to architect automated, repeatable validation frameworks.
  • Collaborative technical leader with an exceptional ability to translate complex hardware constraints to experimental physicists and software engineers in a fast-growing startup environment.
  • Strong willingness to learn underlying physics concepts to deeply contextualize engineering decisions.
  • Bonus points: Experience with embedded Linux environments, MicroTCA, software defined radio, and FPGA.
Benefits
  • fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
  • unlimited paid time off
  • 401K company matching
  • short- and long-term disability
  • FSA
  • dependent care benefits
  • life insurance
  • drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
RF circuit designanalog circuit designboard-level designhardware verification frameworksAltium Designerscripting languagesPythonembedded LinuxMicroTCAFPGA
Soft Skills
collaborative leadershipproblem ownershipengineering rigorcommunicationadaptabilitylearning willingness