Principal Hardware Engineer: High Speed Mixed Signal Designer (Quantum Computing)

Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States; hybrid workplace

Salary: $180,000–$220,000 annually, plus annual bonus and company equity

Company

hirify.global develops quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms.

What you will do

• Define system architectures for quantum-computer control instruments, including analog and RF front ends, signal conditioning, data converters, power, clocking, and monitoring circuitry.
• Research, simulate, prototype, evaluate, and optimize high-speed mixed-signal front ends for lasers and actuators.
• Design PCB-level multi-gigabit transceiver interfaces of 10+ Gbps between FPGAs and data converters, including channel analysis, signal integrity, and crosstalk validation.
• Create schematics and board-level designs in Altium Designer, then lead fabrication, bring-up, verification, and testing.
• Collaborate with quantum, FPGA, firmware, and software engineers to define requirements and validate control-system hardware.
• Manage technical relationships with electronics manufacturers and suppliers, drive Design for Manufacturing strategies, and mentor hardware engineers.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of relevant postgraduate experience in board-level analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience across the full hardware design cycle, from architecture and schematic capture through PCB layout, fabrication, and board bring-up.
• Experience with mixed-signal design, high-speed buses, complex ICs such as FPGAs and processors, multiple power supplies, and high-speed memory interfaces.
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum and logic analyzers, and signal generators.
• Ability to use scripting languages such as Python for data acquisition, instrument control, and automated hardware testing.

Nice to have

• RF design or software-defined radio experience.
• Multi-gigabit serial transceiver design, evaluation, equalization, and IBIS-AMI modeling.
• High-speed memory and analog/digital I/O experience, including connector and cable characterization.
• Linux experience and familiarity with MicroTCA, PXIe, or similar pluggable instrument standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with scientists, engineers, and business professionals in a fast-growing startup environment.
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Unlimited paid time off, 401(k) company matching, disability coverage, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance.
• Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches are provided in the office.