Senior Hardware Engineer – High Speed Mixed Signal Designer

Atom Computing

. Design high-level system architectures for instruments, including analog and RF front ends, signal conditioning and amplification, DAC and ADC selection, power and clocking schemes, and control and monitoring circuitry .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-level system architecture design for analog and RF front ends, including mixed-signal circuit design and PCB layout using Altium Designer. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to define hardware requirements and execute the full design cycle from concept to board bring-up.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High-Speed Mixed-Signal DesignAltium DesignerPCB Design Best PracticesElectronic Test Equipment ProficiencyScripting Languages (Python)

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Hard Skills

Board-Level Circuit DesignSchematic CapturePCB LayoutMixed-Signal DesignHigh-Speed Data-Converter SystemsMulti-Gigabit Serial Transceiver DesignIBIS-AMI ModelingHigh-Speed Memory InterfacesAnalog and Digital I/ORF Design Concepts

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

OscilloscopesSpectrum AnalyzersLogic AnalyzersSignal GeneratorsLinux EnvironmentMicroTCAPXIe

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringQuantum ComputingControl SystemsStartup Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DACLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design high-level system architectures for instruments, including analog and RF front ends, signal conditioning and amplification, DAC and ADC selection, power and clocking schemes, and control and monitoring circuitry
Lead research, simulation, prototyping, evaluation, and design of high-speed mixed-signal front ends for quantum-computer lasers and actuators
Collaborate with quantum engineers and other groups to understand system needs and define hardware requirements
Perform board-level circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout in Altium Designer with a PCB layout designer
Participate in bring-up, verification, and testing of control-system hardware
Collaborate with FPGA, firmware, and software engineers
Drive hardware strategy across multiple concurrent projects while remaining engaged in hands-on engineering work
Report to the Control Systems Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in board-level analog and digital circuit design, preferably with Altium Designer
Ability to work effectively in a fast-growing startup environment
Ability to communicate and collaborate with experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers
Experience across the full design cycle, from concept and schematic capture through layout, fabrication, and initial board bring-up
Working knowledge of PCB design best practices and attention to detail
Mixed-signal design experience
Proficiency with electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and signal generators
Experience working on boards with FPGAs, processors, multiple power supplies, high-speed buses, and high-speed memory interfaces
Familiarity with RF design concepts and/or software-defined radio
Experience designing and characterizing high-speed data-converter systems
Experience with multi-gigabit serial transceiver lane design, evaluation, and equalization
Experience with IBIS-AMI modeling and correlation for multi-gigabit serial interfaces
Experience designing high-speed memory interfaces
Experience with high-speed digital and analog I/O and connector/cable selection and characterization
Capability in scripting languages such as Python for data acquisition, instrument control, and hardware test automation
Experience working in a Linux environment
Familiarity with MicroTCA, PXIe, or similar pluggable instrument standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Unlimited paid time off
401(k) company matching
Short- and long-term disability
FSA
Dependent care benefits
Life insurance
Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in the offices every day
Annual bonus
Equity in the company