Electronics Engineer - Design and Verification (RF)

At Universal Quantum we aim to make the world a better place by developing new computer technology. 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 – Design and Verification within the RF team 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:

• Lead the testing of integrated RF circuits and/or subsystems as a primary duty. 

• Design, build and test electronics solutions using your skills in analogue, digital circuit design, and RF together with industry-standard CAD packages and test equipment. 

• Write the documentation of the RF and microwave circuits and verification tests. 

• Develop your experience in a broad range of electronics engineering subject areas. 

• Maintain multidisciplinary collaboration and work towards a common goal together with mechanical engineers, software engineers, and physicists.

• Play a key role in building test systems for quantum computers. 

• Maintain UQs’ position of using state-of-the-art RF and 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 turn-around, proof of concepts, and feasibility discussions. 

• Develop a thorough understanding of the firmware and software used to control quantum computers. 

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

1. Electronics and/or RF design experience (VHF – X-band). 
2. Hands-on experience in working on complex RF systems from concept through delivery. 
3. PCB schematic and layout using CAD tools, good manufacturing process knowledge and excellent verification/debugging skills using electronics test equipment.  

Must-have Skills: 

• Minimum 5 years of practical/hands-on experience in electronics support for MW/RF (VHF – X-band) design. 

• Experience developing and executing test plans and approaches on complex RF systems. 

• Analogue design experience. 

• PCB design experience (VHF-X-band). 

• Experience with low-noise design approaches and techniques. 

• Experience 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. 

Nice-to-have Skills: 

• A background in one of the following: RF engineering, Research, Metrology and instrumentation. 

• Understanding of signal integrity, high-speed digital and EMC. 

• Experience with C and/or scripting languages e.g., Python and Matlab. 

• Experience of Labview.  

Competitive salary, equity options, an unlimited paid holiday allowance, flexible working options, a 10% matching pension, a generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, personal development budget, group life insurance and relocation support.

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