At Universal Quantum we are creating the impossible. Together we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. We are looking to hire an Electronics Engineer – Test within the electronics team to enable Quantum technologies. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch!
What You’ll Accomplish:
- Lead the testing of integrated circuits (ICs) and/or subsystems as a primary duty.
- Design, build and test electronics solutions using your skills in analogue and digital circuit design together with industry-standard CAD packages and test equipment.
- Write the documentation of your electronics test circuits.
- Develop your experience in a broad range of electronics engineering subject areas.
- Maintain multidisciplinary collaboration with mechanical engineers, software engineers, and physicists, working towards a common goal.
- Play a key role in building test systems for quantum computers.
- Maintain UQs’ position in using state-of-the-art electronics solutions.
- Help in the planning and scheduling of projects, reporting progress and issues.
- Engage with project planning activities, risk management and scheduling requirements.
- Help with fast turn-around proof of concepts and feasibility discussions.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the firmware and software used to control quantum computers.
Requirements
The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates:
- Excellent knowledge of electronics circuit / IC theory and good EM field theory, including noise analysis and physical device knowledge from a testing point of view.
- PCB schematic and layout using CAD tools, good manufacturing process knowledge and excellent verification/debugging skills using electronics test equipment.
- Strong knowledge within the IC domain and integration within other electronics assemblies.
Must-have Skills:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in high-performance Electronics Design including IC, Digital, Analog and Embedded.
- Experience in PCB Design using ECAD (e.g., Altium, or similar).
- Use of spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes and VNA.
- Experience in FPGAs and embedded software engineering for real-time systems.
- Experience in working with suppliers and contractors.
- Demonstrate a strong discipline for thorough documentation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Team Player.
- At least 2.1 BEng/BSc Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
Nice-to-have Skills:
- A background in RF engineering, Research, Metrology or instrumentation.
- Understanding of signal integrity, high-speed digital and EMC.
- Experience with C and/or scripting languages e.g., python and Matlab.
- Experience of Labview.
- Pragmatic approach to decision-making and design choices.
- Team and/or project management experience.
Benefits
Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited paid holiday allowance, flexible working options, 10% matching pension, personal development budget, generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, life insurance and relocation support.
We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion
At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. As a proud signatory of the Tech Talent Charter (TTC), we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.
