Atom Computing

Control Systems

PrincipalRFEngineer

$180–220k Boulder, Colorado, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Principal RF Engineer at Atom Computing. Skills: RF design, Quantum control, Qubit manipulation. Design RF signal generation hardware. Develop RF signal generation hardware”

Industry & Context.

Control Systems
Problems you'll solve

RF design validation; RF hardware debugging

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, 10 years postgraduate professional experience in electronics, 10 years postgraduate professional experience in RF design, Proficiency with RF and microwave test equipment, Understanding of RF PCB design principles, Experience using scripting languages such as Python, Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

Nice to Have

Experience working in a Linux environment, Familiarity with scripting languages including Python, Familiarity with scripting languages including Bash, Experience in a full design cycle, Familiarity with RF design concepts, Familiarity with software defined radio

What You'll Do.

Design RF signal generation hardware

Develop RF signal generation hardware

Validate RF signal generation hardware

Design RF distribution hardware

Develop RF distribution hardware

Validate RF distribution hardware

Design RF conditioning hardware

Develop RF conditioning hardware

Validate RF conditioning hardware

Architect RF subsystems

Simulate system performance

Inform RF design with scripts

Inform RF design with simulations

Lead RF packaging design efforts

Contribute to technical proposals

Contribute to customer deliverables

Contribute to reports for stakeholders

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Control Systems Manager; Theory team; Software team; Hardware team; Optics team; Multidisciplinary teams

Full Job Description

## Description At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Atom Computing is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to join our team to assist in the design, verification, and testing of custom assemblies that enable control of our quantum computer. This position is located in Boulder, Colorado, and will report to the Control Systems Manager. Due to the need for collaboration with Theory, Software, Hardware, and Optics teams, this role is required to be in the office in Boulder at least 3 days per week. ## Job Responsibilities Design, develop, and validate RF signal generation, distribution, and conditioning hardware used for quantum control and qubit manipulation. Architect RF subsystems operating from MHz to GHz frequencies to support quantum experiments and production systems. Develop RF chains including synthesizers, amplifiers, mixers, and filters. Simulate system performance in Keysight ADS and other RF modeling software to validate that this will meet the design requirements Writing scripts and simulations in order to inform RF design in Python or similar high-level programming language. Lead RF packaging design efforts with a focus on manufacturability, reliability, and high-volume production readiness. Contribute to the development of technical proposals, customer deliverables, and reports for external stakeholders. ## Experience & Education MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. At least 10 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in electronics, RF design. ## Qualifications Demonstrated proficiency with RF and microwave test equipment, including vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power mete

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