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My client is a rapidly growing company in their niche researching and manufacturing groundbreaking products for market launch. Due to sustained success, they’re growing their product teams.

Main duties:

  • Oversee productization of quantum technologies.

  • Design and develop electronics and microsystems, encompassing various subsystems and I/O interfaces.

  • Program firmware as needed, and create software for interfacing with microcontroller- and FPGA-based peripherals.

  • Manage product development, conduct design reviews, and oversee technical priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

    Skills and Experience Required:

  • Master’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, or equivalent

  • Proficient in Python, Rust or C, and firmware programming

  • Proficiency in circuit design software (e.g., Altium) and circuit simulation.

  • Experience in hardware product development, electrical test, verification, and validation of products and subsystems.

    Bonus:

  • Familiarity with opto-mechanical, atomic, or quantum technology

    What you’ll get:
  • £(phone number removed)k salary, with potential for rapid growth

  • Generous company pension scheme

  • Unlimited Paid Time Off

    If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for this role, then please apply with a copy of your updated CV

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