Sr. Advanced ASIC Engineer - 651

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO

13d • $129,000 - $161,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Advanced ASIC Engineer in our Broomfield, CO, Location or remote potential to join the team developing our Apollo & Lumos quantum computers (Quantinuum system roadmap). The ideal candidate will be a mid-career Electrical engineer with a background in ASIC design, interaction with fabs, & integration with complex electrical systems. This role will work alongside other ASIC developers & 3rd party foundries to refine the system architecture, prototype & design ASICs in our Quantum computers. This role will be instrumental in developing and defining ASIC technologies to enable our systems. Candidates should expect to be immersed in a fast-paced, multi-functional team-based, and challenging technical environment where an individual with talent and initiative can stand out and thrive.
Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely, with approvals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering or R&D environment
• 3+ years of experience in analog ASIC tool flows and technologies
• 3+ years of experience with the specification, development, verification and test of analog ASIC technologies
• 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.
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Masters/PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of industry experience in an engineering or R&D environment
• Full-custom analog ASIC development experience with proven ability to deliver into production
• Hands-on experience in ASIC device models, design, synthesis, simulation, timing closure, and verification
• Engineering design workflows for ASICs from requirements through multiple design review and tapeout
• Experience with IC layout and high-density routing conditions
• Experience with ASIC integration of digital and analog circuitry such as low-noise amplifiers, DACs/ADCs, passive/active signal filtering, and analog/digital control loops and low-noise switching
• Experience in ASIC development for ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic environments with a deep understanding of how cryo temperatures affect circuit performance
• Experience with ASIC prototyping using FPGAs and/or analog circuits
• Expertise in ASIC power, performance, and area trade-offs
• Experience with the electrical engineering challenges with Quantum Computers, especially those with ion-trap architectures, and how noise from electrical systems contributes to overall error rates.
• Proven leadership ability that includes program execution and skills development and mentoring of other engineers and technicians
• Ability to consistently demonstrate decisive business impact and continuous drive for improvement in an ambiguous environment
• Strong communication skills and “right size” design documentation

Responsibilities

• Work with an integrated product team including external partners to architect and implement ASICs in service of Quantinuum’s quantum computer roadmap and goals.
• Translate quantum computer requirements and customer needs into a comprehensive plan to integrate ASICs into the broader roadmap and address scalability challenges.
• Experience deploying ASICs in challenging environments such as cryogenic temperatures, ultra-high vacuum and in proximity to noise-sensitive devices
• Identify key enabling technology areas for ASIC development and manage feasibility studies, prototyping, and risk reduction activities to ensure their smooth introduction into the roadmap.
• Plan and manage execution of ASIC development from concept to integration
• Provide technical expertise that informs future product development and process improvements across the organization
• Work in an R&D and rapid prototyping environment

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees