HDL Engineer (Quantum Computing)

Location: Haywards Heath, England, United Kingdom; on-site

Company

hirify.global develops quantum computers designed to address complex problems in healthcare, materials, aerospace, and other industries.

What you will do

• Drive HDL system design, implementation, documentation, and verification.
• Build electronics control systems for quantum computers using advanced hardware solutions.
• Develop FPGA and embedded real-time control capabilities, including firmware and software understanding.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, software engineers, physicists, suppliers, and contractors.
• Support proof-of-concept development, feasibility discussions, project planning, risk management, and progress reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of high-performance electronics design experience across digital, analog, and embedded systems.
• Strong experience designing, developing, testing, and verifying digital logic using HDL tools, including Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog.
• Knowledge of electronics circuit theory, programming, architecture design, PCB schematic and layout using CAD tools, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with FPGAs, embedded software for real-time systems, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, VNAs, and electronics debugging.
• At least a 2.1 BEng/BSc degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong documentation, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, including experience working with suppliers and contractors.

Nice to have

• Background in RF engineering, research, metrology, or instrumentation.
• Understanding of signal integrity, high-speed digital design, and EMC.
• Experience with C, Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
• Team or project management experience and a pragmatic approach to design decisions.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working and a minimum of 28 days of flexible holiday allowance.
• 10% matching pension and meaningful equity participation.
• Private health and dental insurance, group life insurance, and parental support.
• £2,000 annual personal development budget.
• Relocation support and an inclusive working environment focused on diversity and continuous improvement.