Principal Hardware Engineer, Analog & RF (UK)
Core
Design and validate board-level control electronics for chip-scale atomic clocks, including analog front ends, microwave synthesis chains, and laser drive/thermal control systems.
Role type
Principal Hardware Engineer (Analog & RF)
Builds
Chip-scale atomic clocks for defense, telecom, space, and critical infrastructure
Domain
Quantum technology, precision timing, RF/analog hardware
Required skills
board-level analog and RF circuit design, multi-layer PCB layout, low-noise precision analog design, RF circuit design through GHz frequencies, SPICE simulation, hands-on bench proficiency with test equipment, scripting for instrument control
Preferred skills
chip-scale atomic clocks experience, optoelectronics (VCSEL/laser diode drive), embedded firmware in C/C++, FPGA development, hardware design under strict size/weight/power budgets, defense/aerospace hardware experience
Technologies
Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, KiCad, SPICE, Git
Responsibilities
Design and lay out multi-layer precision analog and RF circuit boards from schematic to production, own the precision analog front end and microwave synthesis chain, build characterization protocols and test fixtures, partner with firmware and physics teams, drive Design for Manufacturability and Test, set hardware design standards and mentor engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC