Senior FPGA Engineer - Control Systems - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• Design, implement, and test FPGA-based control functions for high-speed arbitrary waveform generation, image acquisition, and digital control loops.
• Design efficient communications interfaces for software control, analysis, and monitoring.
• Develop functional block specifications based on system level requirements.
• Perform logic design and verification using Vivado (SystemVerilog and IP Catalog).
• Write test procedures, perform component and system level testing and debug, document test results.

Requirements

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Experimental Physics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience.
• Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing, early-stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and with a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Proficiency with RTL (SystemVerilog preferred, VHDL acceptable).
• Expertise in FPGA, microprocessor, and related digital circuit design and functions.
• Experience with Xilinx Vivado and Zynq SoCs.
• Familiarity with Git version control and FPGA design best practices.
• Integration, debug, and test experience with prototype electronics assemblies.
• Programming skills including C, C++, and Python in a Linux environment.
• Willingness to learn atomic, optical, laser physics, and quantum mechanics concepts to put work in context.
• RF electronics / software-defined radio experience are pluses.
• Analog electronics design experience is a plus.
• Experience with embedded Linux (Yocto) a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum computing technology.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Potential for remote work under exceptional circumstances.