At Universal Quantum we are creating the impossible. Together we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. We are looking to hire an Ingenieur Elektronikentwicklung 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
- Take responsibility for the hardware system design, and realisation of a complex large-scale electronics control system.
- Design, build and test electronics products using your skills of analogue and digital circuit design together with industry-standard CAD packages and test equipment.
- Write the documentation of your electronic circuits and verification tests.
- 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 control 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 theory and good EM field theory, including noise analysis and physical device knowledge.
- PCB schematic and layout using CAD tools, good manufacturing process knowledge and excellent verification/debugging skills using electronics test equipment.
- Familiarity with digital system integration using HDL and other high-level programming languages and experience in mechanical/thermal awareness.
Must-have Skills:
- Minimum 8 years experience in high-performance Electronics Design including Digital, Analog and Embedded.
- Experience in PCB Design using ECAD (e.g., Altium, or similar).
- Usage of spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes and VNA.
- Experience in FPGAs and embedded software engineering for real-time systems.
- Experience with designing and application of wire harnesses.
- Experience 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.
- Proficient in German and English language.
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.
Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of the job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match.
Benefits
Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited holiday allowance, flexible working, 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.
