Senior Staff Analogue Designer

Quantum is now, and it's built here.

Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, is pioneering the next generation of quantum computing. Using our world-leading trapped-ion technology, we’re building the most powerful, accurate and reliable quantum systems to tackle problems that today’s supercomputers cannot solve.

Joining Oxford Ionics means becoming part of a global IonQ team that is transforming the future of quantum technology - faster, at scale, and with real world impact.

What to expect:

We are seeking a Senior Staff Analogue Designer to lead the development of key analogue electronics for our Quantum Processor Units (QPUs), the technology which sits at the very heart of our quantum computers. This role is pivotal in shaping the analogue circuitry that powers our trapped-ion quantum systems and is an opportunity to work with new and novel technology, to help shape the future of quantum computing. 

In this hands-on position, you will collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to design, validate, and implement high-performance analogue circuits tailored for quantum computing applications. You will be involved in all aspects of the analogue design process, from concept through to production readiness, while also mentoring junior team members and contributing to the growth of the analogue design team more broadly.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Analogue circuit design: Design and develop complex analogue circuits including amplifiers, filters, ADCs/DACs and mixed-signal interfaces that meet the stringent requirements of quantum systems.
• Validation and testing: Create and execute comprehensive testing and validation plans to ensure the circuits function to specification while maintaining high reliability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams (digital design, layout, packaging, systems) to ensure that analogue circuit designs are effectively integrated within the overall system context.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers while fostering an innovative and effective design environment.