We are seeking a
Lead Electrical Engineer in our
Broomfield, CO location. In this role, you will lead a team to develop and deliver large-scale electrical systems that control our world-class quantum computers. You will work cross-functionally to drive innovation, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to next generation technologies aligned with our research and production-focused objectives. The EE portfolio of products includes ADC/DACs, FPGA-based digital control, servo signal processing, laser locking and control, low-noise analog, RF, motor control loops, low-light detection, and electrical interface electronics.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead electrical design for major programs or product lines.
- Extensive knowledge in RF design requiring high stability and low noise
- Experience designing control systems
- Extensive knowledge in analog design
- Define system architecture across multiple subsystems.
- Coordinate work across engineering teams and disciplines with a focus on on-time program execution.
- Drive technical direction and ensure alignment with product goals.
- Resolve complex cross-functional technical challenges.
- Establish design standards, best practices, and review rigor.
- Mentor junior and senior engineers, serving as a technical escalation point.
MUST HAVE:- Minimum bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in the specification, development, and test of analog electronic products
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.
WE VALUE:- Bachelors/master's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- 12+ years of industry experience in an engineering or R&D environment.
- Proven system-level ownership of complex products.
- Strong leadership in multi-disciplinary environments.
- Expertise in integrating advanced technologies (FPGA + analog + RF + controls).
- Expert schematic entry and board layout experience (Altium PCB software preferred).
- Expert FPGA design and verification experience, including Xilinx software and IP, as well as VHDL, Verilog, and/or System Verilog.
- Ability to balance performance, cost, manufacturability, and schedule.
- Ability to model and simulate complex circuitry and validate the model with hardware measurements.
- Exceptional problem-solving in ambiguous or high-risk scenarios.
- Strong influence and communication across organizational levels.
$164,000 - $185,000 a year
This position is Bonus and Equity EligibleThe base pay range for this role is $164,000 - $185,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit a pre-employment drug test
