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See related jobsAt 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 hands-on Senior Hardware Engineer with expertise in high-speed mixed-signal design to research, design, develop, and test custom instrumentation for our quantum computing control systems. In this role, you will represent the Control Systems team, working closely with Quantum Engineering to integrate, deploy, and support this hardware in our quantum computers.
Due to the need for collaboration with Atom’s theory, software and hardware teams, this role is required to be in the office in Boulder or Austin at least 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Design high level system architectures for instruments with particular focus on driving definition of analog and RF front end designs, including signal conditioning and amplification stages, DAC and ADC selection, power and clocking schemes, as well as control and monitoring circuitry.
- Own the research, simulation, prototyping, evaluation, and design of high speed mixed-signal front ends used for driving high speed and high resolution analog signals used to interface with the lasers and actuators that control our quantum computers.
- Collaborate with software, quantum, laser, optical, and systems engineers to understand system needs, discuss solutions and define hardware design requirements.
- Board-level circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout (working with a PCB layout designer) in Altium Designer of custom control system hardware.
- Actively participate in the bring-up, verification, and testing of control system hardware systems, collaborating closely with FPGA, firmware, and software engineers.
Experience & Education
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in board-level analog and digital circuit design, preferably with Altium Designer.
Required Qualifications
- Experience completing at least one full hardware design cycle, from concept development and schematic capture through PCB layout, fabrication, and initial board bring-up.
- Mixed signal design experience
- Working knowledge of PCB design best practices and a keen attention to detail.
- Demonstrated proficiency with electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum and logic analyzers, signal generators) for the bring-up and debug of prototype electronics assemblies.
- Experience working on boards with complicated ICs (FPGAs, processors, etc) requiring several power supplies, high speed busses, and high speed memory interfaces
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and driven to work effectively in a fast-growing startup environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with RF design concepts and/or software defined radio
- Experience designing for and characterizing high-speed data-converter systems for low phase noise, low spurious content, and high linearity.
- Experience with multi-gigabit serial transceiver lane design, evaluation, equalization
- Experience with IBIS-AMI modeling and correlation for multi-gigabit serial interfaces
- Experience designing high speed memory interfaces
- Experience with high speed digital and analog I/O and connector/cable selection and characterization
- Capable in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for basic data acquisition, instrument control, and automating hardware test and characterization.
- Experience working in a Linux environment
- Familiarity with the MicroTCA, PXIe, or similar pluggable instrument standards
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 - $160,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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 hands-on Senior Hardware Engineer with expertise in high-speed mixed-signal design to research, design, develop, and test custom instrumentation for our quantum computing control systems. In this role, you will represent the Control Systems team, working closely with Quantum Engineering to integrate, deploy, and support this hardware in our quantum computers.
Due to the need for collaboration with Atom’s theory, software and hardware teams, this role is required to be in the office in Boulder or Austin at least 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Design high level system architectures for instruments with particular focus on driving definition of analog and RF front end designs, including signal conditioning and amplification stages, DAC and ADC selection, power and clocking schemes, as well as control and monitoring circuitry.
- Own the research, simulation, prototyping, evaluation, and design of high speed mixed-signal front ends used for driving high speed and high resolution analog signals used to interface with the lasers and actuators that control our quantum computers.
- Collaborate with software, quantum, laser, optical, and systems engineers to understand system needs, discuss solutions and define hardware design requirements.
- Board-level circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout (working with a PCB layout designer) in Altium Designer of custom control system hardware.
- Actively participate in the bring-up, verification, and testing of control system hardware systems, collaborating closely with FPGA, firmware, and software engineers.
Experience & Education
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in board-level analog and digital circuit design, preferably with Altium Designer.
Required Qualifications
- Experience completing at least one full hardware design cycle, from concept development and schematic capture through PCB layout, fabrication, and initial board bring-up.
- Mixed signal design experience
- Working knowledge of PCB design best practices and a keen attention to detail.
- Demonstrated proficiency with electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum and logic analyzers, signal generators) for the bring-up and debug of prototype electronics assemblies.
- Experience working on boards with complicated ICs (FPGAs, processors, etc) requiring several power supplies, high speed busses, and high speed memory interfaces
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and driven to work effectively in a fast-growing startup environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with RF design concepts and/or software defined radio
- Experience designing for and characterizing high-speed data-converter systems for low phase noise, low spurious content, and high linearity.
- Experience with multi-gigabit serial transceiver lane design, evaluation, equalization
- Experience with IBIS-AMI modeling and correlation for multi-gigabit serial interfaces
- Experience designing high speed memory interfaces
- Experience with high speed digital and analog I/O and connector/cable selection and characterization
- Capable in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for basic data acquisition, instrument control, and automating hardware test and characterization.
- Experience working in a Linux environment
- Familiarity with the MicroTCA, PXIe, or similar pluggable instrument standards
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 - $160,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hardware designer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in at least one EDA tool such as Cadence, Altium Designer, or Mentor Graphics
- Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and design-rule checking
- Familiarity with signal integrity analysis, power delivery, and thermal management
- Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and bench debugging tools
- Understanding of manufacturing constraints including DFM and DFT principles
Tips for Your Hardware Designer Job Search
Tailor your resume to EDA tools
List every EDA tool you've used, Cadence, Altium, Mentor PADS, OrCAD, by name and version where possible. Hiring managers scan for specific toolchains before reading anything else, so burying them in a skills footer costs you interviews.
Show your hardware through project specs
Describe projects with concrete design parameters: layer count, clock frequency, power budget, or die size. A resume that says you designed a six-layer 10-gigabit PCB tells a hiring manager far more than one that says you have PCB design experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hardware designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by design domain
Hardware designer roles in RF, power electronics, and digital logic demand different core skills. Search by domain keyword so you're not wasting applications on roles built around a signal type or architecture you haven't touched.
Prepare a bench-test walkthrough for interviews
Most hardware interviews include a debugging or design-review exercise. Practice narrating your fault-isolation process out loud, what you check first, what instruments you reach for, and why. Interviewers value your reasoning as much as your answer.
Negotiate around hardware-specific perks
Lab access, component budgets, and prototype fabrication allowances are negotiable at hardware-focused companies and rarely offered unless you ask. Raise these after an offer is on the table, alongside standard compensation, since they directly affect your ability to do the work.
Hardware Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hardware designers?
SharkNinja, Atom Computing, and Davis Standard are hiring the most hardware designers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles are spread across semiconductor companies, defense contractors, and consumer electronics manufacturers.
How many hardware designer jobs are remote?
About 33% of hardware designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Roles centered on firmware integration and FPGA development tend to allow more remote flexibility, while positions requiring physical prototyping, lab access, or hands-on board bring-up are almost always on-site.
How do you become a hardware designer?
Start with a degree in electrical or computer engineering, where you'll build foundational knowledge in circuits, electromagnetics, and digital systems. Gain hands-on experience through senior design projects, internships, or personal builds that produce real schematics and layouts. Learn at least one professional EDA tool, build a portfolio of documented hardware projects, and progress from junior roles into more complex design ownership over time.
How do you get hired as a hardware designer with little experience?
Employers hiring junior hardware designers look for demonstrated hands-on work over credentials alone. Build and document personal projects, a custom PCB, an FPGA experiment, or a repaired piece of equipment, and post schematics, photos, and notes publicly. Internships at component distributors or small electronics firms often accept candidates with strong project portfolios even without prior professional experience.
What does the hardware designer interview process look like?
Most hardware designer interviews include a recruiter screen, a technical phone round covering circuit fundamentals and your toolchain experience, and an on-site or video loop with the engineering team. Expect at least one design exercise where you're asked to sketch a circuit, debug a schematic, or walk through a past project in detail. Some companies add a take-home assignment involving a simple design or failure-analysis problem.
Where can I find and apply to hardware designer jobs?
You can find and apply to hardware designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search by role, location, or design specialization, find the listings that match your background, and apply directly to each one.
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