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Head of Hardware, Electrical, and Embedded System Engineering

Boston, MA USA

Summary

QuEra is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Hardware, Electrical, and Embedded System Engineering to lead our hardware engineering efforts. This individual will oversee a multidisciplinary team of electrical engineers, embedded systems engineers, and embedded software engineers. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the hardware and control systems that enable our quantum computing platform, driving innovation, and ensuring seamless integration of custom electronics, embedded systems, and real-time control software.

You will have direct reports, including the Embedded Software Engineer responsible for advancing our quantum control system. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and strategic vision to create cutting-edge solutions that bring quantum computing closer to practical realization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership and Strategy:
    • Define and execute the vision for QuEra's hardware, electrical, and embedded systems engineering efforts.
    • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team of engineers.
    • Foster collaboration across teams, including physicists, algorithm developers, and software engineers, to align engineering goals with company objectives.
  • Hardware and System Development:
    • Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of cutting-edge hardware systems, including custom electronics and control solutions for quantum computing.
    • Lead the architecture and development of latency-critical embedded systems for executing quantum algorithms.
    • Ensure hardware and embedded systems meet stringent performance, reliability, and scalability requirements.
  • Embedded Systems and Software Integration:
    • Supervise the development of real-time embedded software, collaborating with the Embedded Software Engineer and other team members to ensure seamless integration with custom hardware.
    • Orchestrate inter-node communication within distributed systems, focusing on latency optimization, data acquisition, and control precision.
  • Project and Resource Management:
    • Manage budgets, timelines, and resources for hardware and embedded system projects.
    • Drive innovation while maintaining efficient execution of deliverables.
    • Partner with other leadership teams to align hardware development with business and product roadmaps.
  • Quality and Compliance:
    • Ensure all hardware and systems meet regulatory standards and are thoroughly tested for reliability and performance.
    • Oversee processes for PCB design, manufacturing, bring-up, and testing.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in hardware and embedded systems engineering, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex hardware and embedded systems projects in multidisciplinary environments.
  • Deep understanding of: 
    • Embedded software development, including C/C++, Python, and real-time systems.
    • Digital and analog electronics, including PCB design and testing.
    • Low-level interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART) and hardware-software interaction.
    • Networking architectures and communication protocols.
  • Strong project management skills, with experience in resource allocation, budgeting, and timeline management.
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation, debugging tools, and testing methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with AMD/Xilinx SOC build flows and FPGA design.
  • Experience with robotics, scientific instruments, or control systems.
  • Background in quantum control systems or other advanced scientific hardware.
  • Algorithmic expertise in areas like image processing or signal coding.
  • Experience with multithreading applications, RTOS, and latency critical applications

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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