Atom Computing

Senior FPGA Engineer - Control Systems

Atom Computing$140K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Experimental Physics, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant postgraduate professional experience
  • Proficient in RTL with a preference for SystemVerilog
  • Expertise in FPGA, microprocessor, and digital circuit design
  • Experience with Xilinx Vivado and Zynq SoCs
  • Familiar with Git version control and FPGA design best practices
  • Programming skills in C, C++, and Python within Linux environments

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and test FPGA-based control functions
  • Create efficient communication interfaces for software control and monitoring
  • Develop functional block specifications from system level requirements
  • Perform logic design and verification using Vivado
  • Write test procedures and conduct component/system level testing
  • Debug and document test results
  • Collaborate effectively within a fast-paced startup environment

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 accounts and dependent care benefits
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Daily drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in the office
Full Job Description
We are seeking a FPGA engineer to assist in the implementation of the control systems for our quantum computers. This position will report to the Control Systems Manager.

Candidates will also be considered for Atom's location in Austin, TX and Berkeley, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and test FPGA-based control functions for high-speed arbitrary waveform generation, image acquisition, and digital control loops
  • Design efficient communications interfaces for software control, analysis, and monitoring
  • Develop functional block specifications based on system level requirements
  • Perform logic design and verification using Vivado (SystemVerilog and IP Catalog)
  • Write test procedures, perform component and system level testing and debug, document test results


Experience & Education

  • BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Experimental Physics, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience.


Qualifications

  • Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and with a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.
  • Proficiency with RTL (SystemVerilog preferred, VHDL acceptable)
  • Expertise in FPGA, microprocessor, and related digital circuit design and functions
  • Experience with Xilinx Vivado and Zynq SoCs
  • Familiarity with Git version control and FPGA design best practices.
  • Integration, debug, and test experience with prototype electronics assemblies.
  • Programming skills including C, C++, and Python in a Linux environment
  • Willingness to learn atomic, optical, laser physics, and quantum mechanics concepts to put work in context.
  • RF electronics / software-defined radio experience are pluses.
  • Analog electronics design experience is a plus
  • Experience with embedded Linux (Yocto) a plus


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 $140,000 - $175,000, 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.
Learn more about Atom Computing
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50 employees
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Founded
2018

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