About The Role and Team
The IC Team is responsible for the design and test of the integrated circuits which operate at deep-cryogenic temperatures and interact with the qubits. This role is a unique chance to work at the bleeding edge of technology development where you will measure, optimise, and analyse the performance of innovative circuits to tackle the engineering challenge of implementing a large-scale quantum computer in silicon.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start-up shaping the future of quantum computing. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company.
In this role as a RF Design Engineer, you will be part of the RF IC Design team. The goal of the team is to design low power transceiver front-ends (Tx & Rx) that interface with quantum devices. No background in quantum physics is required.
Our Team
Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors including Bosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Sony Innovation Fund, Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital and Octopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding.
We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.
Our team of 100+ is based in Oxford and London, with a centre of mass in our Islington lab.
Functions of the Role
- Block-level schematic design (pre and post layout) of RF Blocks such as LNA, PLL, LO, Mixer, VGA, Filters (depending on experience).
- Prepare designed schematics for layout and review layout work.
- Perform design reviews of RF Blocks from other team members.
- Document and present own work for peer-review and for paper publication.
- Support the validation and characterization of RF Blocks.
Experience - Essentials
- Demonstrated experience of CMOS RF IC design in sub-10GHz frequencies for low power systems.
- Industry degree qualification and at least 3 years of work experience in RF IC Circuit Design
- Demonstrated experience in circuit design on or below CMOS 40nm RF processes.
- Demonstrated experience with the Cadence Design environment and SpectreRF.
- Solid understanding of the fundamentals of RF design involving the capability to emit judgements on the working principle of a circuit without the assistance of simulation software.
- Understanding of RF testing and knowledge DFT techniques.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high-level of self-management and self-motivation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience - Desirable
- Experience in research environments
- Experience in block-level Layout
- Knowledge of Verilog-A
- Knowledge of EM simulation (ADS preferably)
- Programming knowledge (Python, SKILL preferably)
- Knowledge of CMOS fabrication technology and MOSFET device modelling
Benefits
- Be part of a creative, world-leading team
- Competitive salary and share options scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Group private medical insurance scheme
- Life Assurance
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Central London location
- Sponsored membership of professional association such as IEEE
- Possibility to attend to international conferences
EEO Statement
Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.
