# Lead Electrical Engineer, Control Systems

**Company:** [Rigetti Computing](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/rigetti-computing)
**Location:** Berkeley, CA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $165k – $215k/yr
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Rf Design, Analog Design, Mixed-Signal Design, Spice, Fpga, Verilog, Vhdl, Python, NumPy, Scipy, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Vnas
**Posted:** 2025-04-29

> Leads design, development, and testing of low-noise mixed-signal hardware for quantum computer control systems, including microwave pulse generation and qubit readout. Requires 10+ years in EE with expertise in analog/RF circuits, lab equipment, and cross-team leadership in dynamic environments.

## Job Description

## Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal and external team members to generate system requirements
- Capture circuit board schematic and layout for designs containing digital, analog, and RF components
- Create and execute test plans using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and VNAs (also qubits!)

## Required Qualifications
- Previous experience working in startups or dynamic work environments
- BS or MS degree in EE, or equivalent, with 10+ 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 Qualifications
- Experience with analog design and simulation (**SPICE** or equivalent)
- Knowledge of signal processing concepts: Nyquist zones, convolution, cross-correlation, numerically-controlled oscillators
- Focus on supporting other teams and a desire to jump in and help
- 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

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