Electrical Engineer, Control Systems

As an Electrical Engineer on Rigetti's Control Systems team you will design, develop, test, and deploy hardware that generates microwave pulses controlling and reading the qubits in our quantum computer. You'll be working closely with other teams with different backgrounds including embedded software engineers, mechanical engineers, and physicists. We want you to bring your previous experience and deepen our team's understanding of digital board design, including experience specifying and designing critical circuit components such as low-noise power supply rails, precise clock distribution, and high-speed transceivers.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal and external team members to design and develop control systems architecture requirement for quantum computing applications, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
Conduct system modeling, simulation, and analysis to evaluate control algorithms and system performance.
Capture circuit board schematic and layout for designs containing digital, analog, and RF components
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, software engineers, and project managers, to integrate control systems into overall project designs.
Develop, implement, and test control algorithms using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C/C++.Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing to validate control system functionality and performance.
Troubleshoot and debug control systems, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Provide technical support during system integration, commissioning, and field testing activities.
Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in control systems engineering, and apply them to enhance project outcomes.
Document system designs, specifications, test procedures, and results according to company standards and industry regulations.
Required Qualifications

Previous experience working in startups or dynamic work environments
BS or MS degree in EE, or equivalent, with 5+ years experience
Ability to operate standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and VNAs)
Excellent communication skills and an ability to interact across different disciplines
Demonstrated success taking designs from conception through the full design cycle, including manufacturing and test
Preferred Additional Qualifiications

Experience with analog design and simulation (SPICE or equivalent)
Knowledge of signal processing concepts: Nyquist zones, convolution, cross-correlation, numerically-controlled oscillators
Ability to work on a team and to jump in and help get projects over the finish line
Exposure to Verilog/VHDL and digital hardware design and FPGA development
Familiarity with Python scripting (especially scientific Python libraries like numpy and scipy)
Understanding of RF design and test

$150,000 - $200,000 a year

Rigetti complies with all local and state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, and geographic location. Rigetti offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, equity, medical, dental and vision paid at 98% for employees as well as rejuvenation days, a flexible vacation policy, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan and paid parental leave program.

As engineering leaders, we value diversity and are committed to building a culture of inclusion to attract and engage innovative thinkers. Our technology, meant to serve all of humanity, cannot succeed if those who built it do not mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. Applications from women, minorities, and other under-represented groups are encouraged.

About Rigetti

Rigetti Computing is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The company's proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industry's first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1, the industry's first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Rigetti was founded in 2013 by Chad Rigetti and today employs more than 130 people with offices in the United States, U.K., and Australia. Learn more at www.rigetti.com.

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This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license. In order to ensure compliance, Rigetti must determine U.S. citizenship or U.S. visa/immigration status of all prospective applicants for this position.

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