Principal Electrical Engineer

QuEra Computing, Inc. • Boston, MA

3h

About The Position

The Hardware Engineering Organization at QuEra Computing is seeking strong candidates for a Principal Electrical QPU Engineer to serve as a technical leader for the company’s mission of building state-of-the-art, manufacturable, and deployable neutral atom quantum computers. The Hardware Engineering Organization plays a crucial role in accelerating the company’s technology leadership and translating the company’s scientific breakthroughs into products delivered to customers. To accomplish this mission, we are looking to hire a candidate with a rich background of developing a variety of electronics projects from concept all the way through to production and support. The ideal candidate will have experience at both enterprise-scale companies as well as startups. They will have technical knowledge of at least one of the following: low-noise analog design, high-speed digital systems, RF systems, FPGA-based control, or precision timing - with the ability to come up to speed quickly as needed in the other areas. They will have experience leading a technical team, delegating work, reviewing designs, and mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

• BS, MS in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 8+ years of experience designing complex electrical systems, including both analog and digital domains.
• Proven expertise in one or more of the following: low-noise analog design, high-speed digital systems, RF systems, FPGA-based control, or precision timing.
• Experience with hardware bring-up, lab debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers), and system integration.
• Proficiency with tools such as Altium Designer, LTspice, MATLAB, or Python for simulation and analysis.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary startup environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in instrumentation or control systems for complex scientific or industrial equipment.
• Soldering/Rework experience for quick debug efforts
• Experience working in a regulated or safety-critical environment (e.g., aerospace, medical, or high-voltage systems).
• Hands-on experience with firmware development or embedded systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of precision analog, mixed-signal, and digital electronics supporting quantum control systems.
• Collaborate with physicists, software developers, and mechanical engineers to define system requirements and interfaces.
• Architect and develop hardware subsystems including power delivery, low-noise analog front ends, high-speed digital control, and RF/microwave circuitry.
• Capable of doing PCB layout (Altium preferred) and validation, working closely with other engineers and external manufacturing partners.
• Guide bring-up, test, and debug of custom boards and system-level integration.
• Define and enforce best practices in electrical design, including design reviews, documentation, and validation procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement of system performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to hiring and organizational growth.

What This Job Offers

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