{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"67f87a708d479f514fbfe182","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/67f87a708d479f514fbfe182","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/67f87a708d479f514fbfe182","title":"Hardware Engineering Manager","description":"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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nIn 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.\n\nThis position reports to the VP of Control Systems & Software.\n\nResponsibilities\nLead and mentor a team of hardware engineers responsible for PCB design, bring-up, and test of quantum control system instruments.\nBuild 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.\nLead root-cause investigation and corrective action when prototype boards come back with defects.\nManage the product roadmap and subsystem delivery schedules for both commercial and research projects.\nPartner 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.\nWork closely with Atom Computing's quantum physicists, optical engineers, and hardware engineers to understand use cases and deliver hardware that addresses their needs.\nExperience & Education\nBS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering\n10+ years of experience as a hardware engineer, including significant hands-on work with PCB fabrication and contract electronics assembly vendors specifically.\n2+ years managing a team of engineers, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.\nRequired Qualifications\nDemonstrated ability to lead a team delivering complex hardware projects from design through manufacturing.\nDeep working knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes, capabilities, and common failure modes.\nComfort working in a low-to-mid-volume, high-complexity build environment with applications to precision instruments, aerospace, photonics, or similar.\nDemonstrated experience with root-cause and corrective-action processes for hardware quality issues.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExisting relationships with PCB fab houses or contract assembly shops in the Boulder area.\nAnalog electronics design experience.\nRF electronics / software-defined radio experience.\n\nAtom 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!\n\nThe base salary range for this position is between $180,000 - $220,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.\n\nWe 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. 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Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.\n\nWe 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.\n\nIn 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.\n\nThis position reports to the VP of Control Systems & Software.\n\nResponsibilities\nLead and mentor a team of hardware engineers responsible for PCB design, bring-up, and test of quantum control system instruments.\nBuild 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.\nLead root-cause investigation and corrective action when prototype boards come back with defects.\nManage the product roadmap and subsystem delivery schedules for both commercial and research projects.\nPartner 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.\nWork closely with Atom Computing's quantum physicists, optical engineers, and hardware engineers to understand use cases and deliver hardware that addresses their needs.\nExperience & Education\nBS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering\n10+ years of experience as a hardware engineer, including significant hands-on work with PCB fabrication and contract electronics assembly vendors specifically.\n2+ years managing a team of engineers, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.\nRequired Qualifications\nDemonstrated ability to lead a team delivering complex hardware projects from design through manufacturing.\nDeep working knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes, capabilities, and common failure modes.\nComfort working in a low-to-mid-volume, high-complexity build environment with applications to precision instruments, aerospace, photonics, or similar.\nDemonstrated experience with root-cause and corrective-action processes for hardware quality issues.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExisting relationships with PCB fab houses or contract assembly shops in the Boulder area.\nAnalog electronics design experience.\nRF electronics / software-defined radio experience.\n\nAtom 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!\n\nThe base salary range for this position is between $180,000 - $220,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.\n\nWe 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. 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