At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.
We are seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead the development of control systems hardware from board design through fabrication, assembly, bring-up, and integration into working instruments. This role combines people leadership with deep technical expertise in PCB fabrication and assembly, including a strong understanding of manufacturing capabilities, common failure modes, and design-for-manufacturability considerations.
In this role, you will lead engineers responsible for hardware design and bring-up while serving as a key partner to fabrication houses and contract manufacturers. Success means translating engineering designs into reliable, high-quality hardware — driving vendor performance, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and maintaining strong quality standards throughout the build process.
This position reports to the VP of Control Systems & Software.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers responsible for PCB design, bring-up, and test of quantum control system instruments.
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.
Manage the product roadmap and subsystem delivery schedules for both commercial and research projects.
Partner with design and test engineers on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input during the design phase, catching manufacturability issues before a board ever reaches a vendor.
Work closely with Atom Computing's quantum physicists, optical engineers, and hardware engineers to understand use cases and deliver hardware that addresses their needs.
Experience & Education
BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
10+ 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
Existing relationships with PCB fab houses or contract assembly shops in the Boulder area.
Analog electronics design experience.
RF electronics / software-defined radio experience.
