Quantinuum · 3 weeks ago
Lead Digital Electrical Engineer - 607
Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing, and they are seeking a Lead Digital Electrical Engineer to join their team developing the Apollo quantum computer. The role involves refining system architecture, prototyping, and designing electronics for the quantum computer control system, while collaborating with scientists and engineers to implement new concepts and technologies.
Cyber SecurityQuantum ComputingSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Work in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment
Develop a complex electronic control system capable of controlling digital, analog, and RF signals
Define and develop fast turn prototypes to demonstrate critical system requirements
Refine system architecture based on iterative prototypes results to define ultimate production design
Collaborate with scientists and engineers to define new concepts and technologies used to control quantum computers
Work closely with FPGA developers to implement these concepts then validate them on internal developmental testbeds
Evaluate new software and hardware technologies to improve the control of Quantum Computers
Perform circuit design and analysis, embedded software development, and/or FPGA design and verification
Lead design teams to complete projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree minimum
Minimum 8+ years of experience in digital board design including schematic capture and layout
Minimum 5+ years of experience working in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment
Minimum 5+ years of hands-on lab experience
Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen
Preferred
Experience working with optics & lasers
Experience working with low phase noise electronics
Experience developing and testing RF electronics
Proven leadership ability that includes program execution, skills development, and mentoring of junior engineers
Demonstrating decisive business impact and continuous drive for improvement in an ambiguous environment
Demonstrated technical excellence in two or more of the following:
Schematic entry and board layout experience (Altium PCB software preferred)
High speed serial (10GHz+) PCB designing & simulation
Board design experience using FPGAs, processors, high-speed serial, and DDR memory
Xilinx based FPGA design and verification experience including proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, and System Verilog
System architecture for complex digital systems
Design of low noise analog electronics, ADCs, & DACs
Background in closed loop control theory
Effective communication skills both written and verbal
Benefits
Flexible work schedule
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
Paid parental leave
Employee discounts
Company
Quantinuum
Quantinuum is a IT firm that accelerates quantum computing and the development of applications across chemistry, cybersecurity, and finance. It is a sub-organization of Honeywell.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$925MKey Investors
NVenturesJP Morgan ChaseIBM Ventures
2025-08-15Series B· $600M
2024-01-15Series A· $300M
2022-02-22Convertible Note· $25M
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