Electronics Engineer - Analogue/Mixed-Signal
Role Overview
Design high-performance analogue and mixed-signal circuitry for novel quantum networking hardware.
Work with mechanical engineering, software and FPGA, optics, nanofabrication, and physics teams.
Develop concepts through laboratory testing and deployment of prototype systems.
Create circuit designs that meet challenging performance criteria and support scalable quantum networking.
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About the Role
Design high-performance analogue and mixed-signal circuitry for novel quantum networking hardware.
Work with mechanical engineering, software and FPGA, optics, nanofabrication, and physics teams.
Develop concepts through laboratory testing and deployment of prototype systems.
Create circuit designs that meet challenging performance criteria and support scalable quantum networking.
Workplace and Contract
- The role is based on-site in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
- The contract type is full-time and permanent.
- Visa sponsorship is available.
Responsibilities
- Refine electronic system requirements and specifications with multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Perform design calculations and simulations and select components and equipment.
- Produce schematics, system designs, and PCB layouts.
- Organize prototype manufacture.
- Test, debug, and improve complex electronic and optical setups in the laboratory.
- Analyze experimental results and data.
- Maintain accurate design records and documentation.
- Support electronic systems across the company.
- Collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure complex systems function as expected.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Degree-level qualification in electronics, physics, or a closely related subject.
- Industry experience or a PhD in analogue electronic design.
- Experience with PCB design tools, including design for manufacture and reliability.
- Experience with electronic and/or electromagnetic simulation tools.
- Hands-on testing and experimentation experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, or similar equipment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable Experience
- Understanding of high-frequency and RF circuit design principles.
- Ability to solder and rework high-density PCBs.
- Experience integrating sub-assemblies into complete electronic systems.
- Experience with Altium Designer, LTSpice, or Keysight ADS.
- Understanding of noise in electronic circuits.
- Experience with FPGAs.
About Nu Quantum
Nu Quantum develops quantum networking infrastructure by integrating novel quantum photonic technology.
The company commercializes research originating from the Cavendish Laboratory and works with technology companies and academic groups.
Benefits
- Flexible working options are available.
- Benefits include group death-in-service cover, private medical and dental cover, and paid family leave.
- The company provides annual leave, a sabbatical after four years, and an employee referral scheme.
- Additional benefits include gym membership, a cycle scheme, office refreshments, and access to the Cambridge Botanical Gardens.
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