Electronics Engineer - Analogue/Mixed-Signal at Nu Quantum, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. A mid-level full time position in the Systems team, listed under hardware engineering.
About the role
We are looking for an Electronics Engineer with experience designing high-performance analogue and mixed-signal circuitry to join our highly collaborative team, supporting the development of our novel quantum networking hardware. The successful candidate will be working with teams spanning mechanical engineering, software and FPGA, optics, nanofabrication, and physics. There will be opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and to try out highly creative and innovative designs, working from initial concepts through to lab-based testing and deployment of prototype systems. As a member of our growing electronics team, you’ll be responsible for coming up with circuit designs to meet challenging performance criteria, testing prototypes in the lab, and supporting their use within the wider company to enable fast and scalable quantum networking. You’ll be working closely with Engineers and Scientists from a wide range of disciplines to make sure complex electronic systems function as expected.
Essential
- Degree-level qualification in electronics, physics or other closely-related subject
- Industry experience or PhD in analogue electronic design
- Experience with PCB design tools, including design for manufacture and reliability
- Experience with electronic and/or electromagnetic simulation tools
- Ability to perform hands-on testing and experimentation using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and similar equipment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate and be a great team player, working with multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding specifications
Benefits
Why work with us? At Nu Quantum, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people of all identities, orientations, backgrounds, and experiences are empowered.
Responsibilities
- Liaising with team members from many technical disciplines, to refine requirements and specifications for electronics systems
- Carrying out design calculations and simulations, and selecting suitable components and equipment
- Producing high-quality electronic schematics, system designs and PCB layouts
- Organising the manufacture of prototypes
- Hands-on testing, debugging and improving of complex electronic and optical setups
- Analysis of experimental results and data
- Maintaining accurate design records and documentation
- Supporting the use of electronic systems throughout the company.
Nice to Have
- Understanding of high-frequency and RF circuit design principles
- Ability to solder and rework high-density PCBs
- Experience integrating multiple sub-assemblies to form complete electronic systems
- Experience with some or all of the following software packages: Altium Designer, LTSpice, Keysight ADS
- Understanding of noise in electronic circuits
- Experience with FPGAs
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Group DIS cover (4 x salary)
- 1 month paid Sabbatical after 4 years of service
- Generous Employee Referral Scheme
- Private Medical and Dental Cover (With Vitality and Bupa)
- On-site gym membership
- Cycle scheme
- Refreshments, including fruit and beverages, are available in the office.
- 28 days annual leave, inclusive of a 3-day company shutdown period + Bank Holidays in England and Wales
- Option to purchase up to 5 days holiday per year
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