FPGA Design Engineer - 1091

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO

9d • $135,000 - $181,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Quantinuum is seeking an FPGA Design Engineer to lead development of FPGA designs for its Apollo quantum computer. The role focuses primarily on the core digital control system, coordinating the electronics required to operate quantum computers. Work may include interfacing with DACs/ADCs and DDRx memory, digital filtering and signal processing, digital control loops, and data formatting. The engineer will work in a fast-paced, cross-functional R&D and rapid-prototyping environment with challenging technical problems.

The role is based at the assigned location in Broomfield, Colorado. Remote work may be available for up to two days per week with approval. Applicants placed in safety-sensitive positions must complete a pre-employment drug test. The position has U.S. person and nationality-related eligibility requirements described in the posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least 6 years of industry experience in an engineering or R&D environment.
• At least 5 years of industry experience developing FPGAs.
• At least 2 years of industry experience working in a lab.
• Must be a U.S. Person, defined in the posting as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or person granted asylum or refugee status.
• Candidates must not be a national of the People’s Republic of China or Russia unless also a U.S. citizen, due to U.S. Government national security requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10 or more years of industry experience specifying, developing, and validating complex electronic products.
• Demonstrated technical excellence and leadership in FPGA design and verification, including Xilinx software and IP, and mastery of System Verilog, Verilog, and VHDL.
• Verification and simulation experience with QuestaSim, VIP, cocotb, and related tools.
• Embedded software experience, especially involving Zynq Ultrascale+ FPGAs and processors.
• Background in system architecture and conceptualization in continuous-integration development flows.
• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to lead by example, execute programmatic goals, demonstrate business impact, and continuously drive improvement in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with an integrated product team of PCB designers, software engineers, and mechanical engineers to architect, prototype, design, and implement quantum-computer control systems.
• Perform FPGA design, simulation, and verification.
• Understand system-level interactions of control loops involving large quantities of digital, analog, and RF signals.
• Provide technical expertise to inform future product development and organizational process improvements.
• Deliver products and achieve program goals in an R&D and rapid-prototyping environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology.
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit.
• Equity opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior