Senior Hardware Engineer, Control Electronics, Quantum AI

2 Weeks ago • 4 Years + • Systems Design • $147,000 PA - $216,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves contributing to the design, implementation, and deployment of control and measurement systems for next-generation quantum computers. As a Senior Hardware Engineer in the quantum electronics team, you'll collaborate with FPGA designers and other hardware engineers to create systems for the readout and control of scaled quantum processors. Responsibilities include developing an understanding of quantum computer electronic needs, owning and implementing RF or mixed-signal systems (moderate to high complexity), characterizing implemented systems, and deploying these systems into Google's quantum computers. You will participate in project roadmapping and support the ongoing operations of electronics within Google's quantum computer fleet. The role requires experience in analog, digital, or mixed-signal design and familiarity with PCB design tools.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 4+ years hardware design experience
  • Analog, digital, or mixed-signal design experience
  • Contribute to quantum computer control systems
  • Drive board-level projects to completion
  • Support deployment and operations
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • PCB design tools (Altium or Allegro)
  • RF/mixed-signal/RF system design experience
  • RF test experience (VNA, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope)
  • Project leadership experience
  • Microwave design tools and electromagnetic simulation
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years of experience in designing hardware.
  • Experience in analog, digital, or mixed-signal design.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience with printed circuit board design tools (e.g., Altium or Allegro).
  • Experience in analog/mixed-signal/RF system design.
  • Experience with RF test (e.g., Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, etc), including calibration.
  • Experience leading development projects, including system deployments.
  • Experience with microwave design tools, including electromagnetic simulation.

About the job

In this role, you will be a member of the quantum electronics team, contributing to our implementation of electronics for control and readout of our current and future quantum computers. You will work with a team of FPGA designers and RF/Analog or Mixed-Signal (AMS) hardware engineers, collaborating with adjacent teams in the electronic, software, and quantum engineering areas to implement systems for use in the readout and control of our scaled quantum processors and deploy these systems to our quantum computers.

You will develop an understanding of the electronic control and measurement needs of quantum computers. You will leverage domain-specific expertise to own and implement RF or mixed-signal systems of moderate-complexity and to contribute to implementation of RF or mixed-signal systems of high-complexity. You will participate in the characterization of implemented systems as well as the deployment of these systems into our quantum computers.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design of control and measurement systems for next generation quantum computers, from architecture through implementation and deployment.
  • Drive board-level projects of to completion, collaborating with a team of engineers.
  • Participate in project roadmapping.
  • Support deployment and operations of electronics to Google’s fleet of quantum computers.

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