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 Senior Silicon Systems Engineer to bridge the gap between custom silicon and highly complex hardware integration within Atom’s research and product development programs. This role would be responsible for defining system requirements, architecture design, and system level testing across the chip, PCBs, and auxiliary hardware subsystems.
The ideal candidate can translate requirements into a coherent system architecture and has experience applying systems engineering best practices to emerging technologies.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and document system architecture, including subsystem interactions
- Produce system-level design documentation and interface control documents (ICDs), including the chip–PCB–controller boundaries
- Lead chip-level system specs with ASIC designers, analyzing trade-offs across silicon, PCB, and software System Definition & Requirements Management
- Develop specifications for ASICs, PCBs, controllers, and supporting hardware based on research goals maintaining clear traceability to system-level requirements.
- Work with engineers to translate measured performance, limitations, and operational experience into requirements for PCBs, controllers, RF/analog electronics, and auxiliary hardware.
- Manage change control processes for evolving architectures and requirements. Risk Management & Technical Planning
- Identify, quantify, and track technical risks, opportunities, and mitigations
- Engage in ASIC architectural reviews and tape-out readiness milestones, evaluating system-level implications of engineering modifications alongside silicon risks including respins, IP integration, and schedule impact. Integration, Verification, and Validation (IV&V)
- Link pre-silicon verification coverage and post-silicon bring-up and characterization results back to system-level requirements
- Plan system-level integration of the ASIC into PCBs and auxiliary hardware, including bring-up sequencing Collaboration & Communication
- Act as technical liaison between Theory, Quantum Engineering, Hardware, Software, Controls, ASIC Design and Verification, and Optical Engineering
- Support customer interactions, including government program reviews, technical interchange meetings, and milestone reporting.
Experience & Education
- BS or higher in Systems Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of systems engineering experience in complex, multidisciplinary R&D or production environments (quantum, aerospace, defense, advanced computing, or similar)
Required Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead requirements development, interface control, and V&V planning across engineering and science disciplines
- Experience with system architecture, requirements management tools, and configuration management systems
- Demonstrated experience with risk management frameworks
- Experience with silicon integration
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering, physics, or a related discipline
- Familiarity with quantum computing, atomic and optical (AMO) physics, or control system integration
- Experience preparing and presenting SRR/PDR/CDR artifacts
- Experience supporting government-funded research or procurement programs (DoD, DoE, DoC)
Skills Required
- BS or higher in Systems Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of systems engineering experience in complex multidisciplinary R&D or production environments
- Experience leading requirements development, interface control, and V&V planning across engineering and science disciplines
- Experience with system architecture, requirements management tools, and configuration management systems
- Demonstrated experience with risk management frameworks
- Experience with silicon integration
- Advanced degree in engineering, physics, or a related discipline
- Familiarity with quantum computing, atomic and optical physics, or control system integration
- Experience preparing and presenting SRR, PDR, and CDR artifacts
- Experience supporting government-funded research or procurement programs
Atom Computing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Atom Computing and has not been reviewed or approved by Atom Computing.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare benefits include fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, plus life and disability protection. This is presented as a significant strength of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited paid time off is offered and highlighted in company materials and postings. This policy is intended to support work-life balance.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) company match is offered to support retirement planning. This adds meaningful long-term value alongside salary and health benefits.
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Scientific and technological breakthroughs take years of tireless work, fighting for resources and pushing for acceptance of new ideas. What keeps researchers and engineers plodding on to the next big discovery? It’s an obsession. A life’s calling. At Atom Computing, we’re our customers’ biggest fans on the journey of discovery. That’s why we’re obsessed with creating the world’s most scalable and reliable quantum computers—giving them the power to develop breakthroughs that change the world.
