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Your work will focus on designing and implementing real-time FPGA-based systems that enable precise control and readout of individual atoms with nanosecond accuracy.\nWorking closely with quantum hardware and software teams, you will translate complex experimental requirements into robust, scalable firmware solutions. Your contributions will be critical in advancing system performance, stability, and scalability, enabling the next generation of quantum algorithms and applications.\nThis role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and cutting-edge physics.\nThis is an opportunity to contribute to the development of our quantum technology while helping shape planqc's engineering presence in the UK.\nYour responsibilities\nDesign, implement, and optimize FPGA-based control and data acquisition systems for quantum computing applications\nDevelop synthesizable modules in SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL for real-time signal generation and acquisition\nImplement high-speed interfaces for ADC/DAC systems and ensure reliable data throughput\nIntegrate high-performance vision interfaces (e.g. CameraLink, CoaXpress, HDMI/DisplayPort)\nDevelop and maintain testbenches and simulation environments (e.g. SystemVerilog, cocotb, Python)\nCo-design firmware and software interfaces for SoC architectures (PS-PL communication)\nDesign robust clocking, synchronization, and trigger architectures across multiple boards\nCollaborate closely with physicists, hardware engineers, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration\nContribute to system architecture decisions and continuous performance improvements\nContribute to the development of our UK engineering activities as we establish and grow our local presence.\nWhat you bring\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field\n3+ years of FPGA development experience (or equivalent experience with an advanced degree)\nStrong proficiency in SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL and experience with functional verification\nSolid understanding of timing closure and static timing analysis across multiple clock domains\nExperience working on projects involving signal processing, image processing, or control systems\nStrong knowledge of AXI protocols (AXI4, AXI-Stream, AXI-Lite)\nExperience developing firmware on SoCs (e.g. ARM, RISC-V, or similar architectures)\nAbility to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams, especially with experimental physicists\nNice to have\nExperience with high-bandwidth (>1 GSPS) ADC/DAC systems\nExperience with high-speed camera acquisition and in-memory image processing\nHands-on experience with Xilinx SoCs and toolchains (Vivado, Vitis/SDK)\nExperience with embedded Linux systems (Yocto, PetaLinux)\nBackground in real-time systems or low-latency architectures\nExperience in laboratory environments or experimental setups\nFamiliarity with quantum computing or AMO physics\nWhat characterizes you\nYou enjoy solving complex technical challenges at the intersection of hardware and software\nYou take ownership of your work and drive topics from concept to implementation\nYou have a structured, detail-oriented approach to engineering\nYou are curious and motivated to work on cutting-edge technology\nYou thrive in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments\nWhy join planqc\nAt planqc, we are transforming pioneering research into practical quantum computing technology.Founded in Germany and built on world-class research in neutral-atom quantum computing, we bring together physicists, engineers and software specialists who share one ambition: developing scalable quantum computers capable of solving meaningful problems.\nOur expansion into the UK marks an exciting new chapter in this journey.\nBy joining our UK team, you will have the opportunity to:\nJoin at an early stage. Become part of our growing UK presence and contribute to its development.\nWork on cutting-edge technology. Build and improve neutral-atom quantum hardware at the forefront of quantum computing.\nMake a tangible impact. Take ownership of critical technical systems and see your contributions directly influence our technology.\nCollaborate internationally. Work alongside experienced scientists and engineers across our European teams.\nGrow with us. Develop your expertise and responsibilities as our technology and international organisation evolve.\nCombine research with engineering. Work in an environment where scientific curiosity meets the ambition to build reliable, scalable systems.\nWhat we offerWe want to create an environment where talented people can do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to building something exceptional.\nInternational collaboration. Work with colleagues across our growing European organisation.\nLearning and development. Opportunities for professional training, technical development, conference participation and knowledge sharing.\nFlexible working. Flexible working arrangements where compatible with laboratory and operational requirements.\nCareer development. Opportunities to grow your responsibilities as our UK operations expand.\nCollaborative culture. 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