Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

The Hardware Engineering Organization at QuEra Computing is seeking strong Electrical Engineering candidates to support the company’s mission of developing state-of-the-art, manufacturable, and deployable neutral atom quantum computers. The Hardware Engineering Organization plays a crucial role in accelerating the company’s technology leadership and translating the company’s scientific breakthroughs into products delivered to customers. To accomplish this mission, we are looking to hire a candidate that will design, build, and test the electronics that enable the control, measurement, and scaling of neutral atom quantum systems. This is a unique opportunity to work hands-on with world-class physicists and engineers to advance the state of the art in quantum hardware. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, testing, and debugging of custom analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for quantum hardware.
• Support the development and integration of FPGA- and microcontroller-based control systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop PCBs for precision signal generation, timing, and data acquisition.
• Perform circuit simulations, schematic capture, and board layout review.
• Conduct lab testing, including use of oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Document designs, test procedures, and results to ensure reproducibility and knowledge sharing.
• Work cross-functionally with physicists, mechanical engineers, and software developers to integrate subsystems into larger quantum computing platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 0–2 years of industry or academic lab experience (internships, co-ops, or research assistant roles welcome).

Skills & Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles.
• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Cadence, LTspice).
• Hands-on experience with electronics assembly processes and electronics lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
• Understanding of signal integrity, grounding, and noise considerations.
• Programming or scripting experience (Python, MATLAB, C/C++) is a plus.
• Exposure to FPGA design or embedded systems is a plus.

Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to learn in a cutting-edge technology field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in instrumentation or control systems for complex scientific or industrial equipment.
• Soldering/Rework experience for quick debug efforts
• Experience working in a regulated or safety-critical environment (e.g., aerospace, medical, or high-voltage systems).
• Hands-on experience with firmware development or embedded systems is a plus.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.