Universal Quantum
Electronics Engineer (f/m/d)
Universal QuantumGermany15 hours ago
Full-timeEngineering
At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire an Electronics Engineer (f/m/d) within the electronics team in Hamburg to enable Quantum technologies. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch!

 

What You'll Accomplish

  • Take responsibility for the hardware system design and realisation of a complex, large-scale electronics control system.
  • Design, build and test electronic products using your skills in analogue and digital circuit design together with industry-standard CAD packages and test equipment.
  • Write the documentation of your electronics circuits and verification tests.
  • Develop your experience in a broad range of electronics engineering subject areas.
  • Maintain the multidisciplinary collaboration with mechanical engineers, software engineers, and physicists, working towards a common goal.
  • Play a key role in building control systems for quantum computers.
  • Maintain UQs' position of using state-of-the-art electronics solutions.
  • Help in the planning and scheduling of projects, reporting progress and issues.
  • Engage with project planning activities, risk management, and scheduling requirements.
  • Help with fast turnaround proof of concepts and feasibility discussions.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of the firmware and software used to control quantum computers.

Requirements

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We'll Use to Compare Candidates:

  • Excellent knowledge of electronics circuit theory, including programming and architecture design skills.
  • Good knowledge of designing, developing and testing digital logic circuits and systems using hardware description language (HDL) tools.
  • Familiarity with PCB schematic and layout using CAD tools, good manufacturing process knowledge and excellent verification/debug skills using electronics test equipment.

Must-have Skills:

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in high-performance Electronics Design, including Digital, Analogue and Embedded.
  • Experience in PCB Design using ECAD (e.g., Altium, or similar).
  • Use of spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes and VNA.
  • Experience in FPGAs and embedded software engineering for real-time systems.
  • Experience with designing and application of wire harnesses.
  • Experience of working with suppliers and contractors.
  • Demonstrate a strong discipline for thorough documentation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Team Player.
  • At least 2.1 BEng/BSc Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Proficient in German and English.

Nice-to-have Skills

  • A background in one of RF engineering, Research, Metrology and instrumentation.
  • Understanding of signal integrity, high-speed digital and EMC.
  • Experience of C and/or scripting languages, e.g., Python and Matlab.
  • Experience with LabVIEW.
  • Pragmatic approach to decision-making and design choices.
  • Team and/or project management experience.

Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match.

Benefits

Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited paid holiday allowance, direct insurance pension with 50% employer contributions, group life insurance, job ticket/Deutschlandticket, supplemental health insurance, personal development budget and a relocation allowance.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion

At Universal Quantum, we're passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. As a proud signatory of the , we have made a number of formal commitments to help to hold ourselves accountable to both our team and peers. This includes pledging to collaborate and share best practices with others, to continuously develop plans to drive inclusion across our business, and to collect and share our diversity data annually. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, and work to create an environment where everyone can flourish freely.

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