Atom Computing

Hardware Engineering Manager

Atom Computing • $180K — $220K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • 8+ years of hardware engineering experience, especially with PCB fabrication
  • 2+ years of experience in team management, covering hiring and coaching
  • Proven ability to lead complex hardware projects from design to manufacturing
  • Deep knowledge of PCB fabrication processes and common failure modes
  • Experience in a low-to-mid-volume, high-complexity build environment
  • Familiarity with root-cause and corrective-action processes for hardware issues

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the hardware engineering team for PCB design and testing
  • Collaborate with quantum physicists and engineers to align hardware with system needs
  • Manage relationships with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors for quality targets
  • Conduct root-cause analysis on prototype board defects and implement corrective actions
  • Oversee hardware projects from definition to production, tracking milestones and risks
  • Identify and drive process improvements to scale production and enhance quality
  • Work cross-functionally to ensure hardware solutions meet collaboration requirements

Benefits

  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • 401K company matching
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Daily drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in the office
Full Job Description
Hardware Engineering Manager We're looking for a Hardware Engineering Manager to join our team in Boulder, CO, leading the architecture, development, and delivery of mixed-signal PCBs and hardware for quantum computers. This is a player-coach role: you'll combine strong leadership with deep technical expertise in mixed -signal instrument design, guiding a team while contributing hands-on to high-performance instrument development. You'll supervise a team of talented design engineers through the development, prototyping, and validation of mixed-signal printed circuit boards, working cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, software, systems, operations, and manufacturing engineering to deliver robust, scalable solutions and state-of-the-art quantum computing controls systems. The role calls for a blend of project management and technical depth, with a strong foundation in hardware architecture, analog and digital circuit design, system integration, and instrumentation. Your guidance will be key to meeting project goals, improving design and verification processes, and ensuring product reliability, efficiency, and manufacturability. Job Responsibilities • Lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers responsible for PCB design, bring-up, and test of quantum control system instruments. • Work closely with Atom Computing's quantum physicists, optical engineers, and hardware engineers to understand the needs of current and future systems. Drive explorations and track technologies to drive the hardware roadmap to meet these needs. • Build and drive strong relationships with PCB fabrication and contract assembly vendors including managing quoting and lead times, and partnering to consistently hit quality and delivery targets. • Lead root-cause investigation and corrective action when prototype boards come back with defects. • Work closely with Atom Computing's quantum physicists, optical engineers, and hardware engineers to understand use cases and deliver hardware that addresses their needs. • Oversee hardware projects from definition to production, tracking milestones and risks, cross-team and external dependencies to allow the team to efficiently develop products. • Identify and drive process improvements in design, verification, and deployment to allow the team to efficiently scale up the number of control systems instruments that we are producing while maintaining and improving the quality of the boards Experience & Education • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering • 8+ years of experience as a hardware engineer, including significant hands-on work with PCB fabrication and contract electronics assembly vendors specifically. • 2+ years managing a team of engineers, including hiring, coaching, and performance management. Required Qualifications • Demonstrated ability to lead a team delivering complex hardware projects from design through manufacturing. • Deep working knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes, capabilities, and common failure modes. • Comfort working in a low-to-mid-volume, high-complexity build environment with applications to precision instruments, aerospace, photonics, or similar. • Demonstrated experience with root-cause and corrective-action processes for hardware quality issues. Preferred Qualifications • Analog electronics design experience. • RF electronics / software-defined radio experience. • Existing relationships with PCB fab houses or contract assembly shops in the Boulder area. $180,000 - $210,000 a year Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day! The base salary range for this position is between $180,000 - $220,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

About Atom Computing

Atom Computing is a quantum computing company that is developing a scalable quantum computer using neutral atoms. The company was founded in 2018 by Benjamin Bloom, who is a professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley. Atom Computing's approach to quantum computing is based on neutral atoms, which are more stable than other qubit technologies. The company has raised $15 million in seed funding from Venrock, Innovation Endeavors, Prelude Ventures, and DCVC.
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50 employees
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Founded
2018

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