Hardware Engineer, Control Electronics

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Hardware Engineer, Control Electronics – Quantum AI. Location: Goleta, CA, USA

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of control and measurement hardware systems for quantum computing.
• Oversee board-level hardware development projects from concept to implementation;
• Work cross-functionally with RF, analog/mixed-signal, and software teams to integrate solutions into quantum systems.
• Support characterization and testing using RF tools such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes;
• Contribute to project planning, roadmapping, and deployment activities for electronics across Google's quantum fleet.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience designing hardware systems;
• Experience in analog, digital, or mixed-signal circuit design.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Allegro).
• Experience in analog/mixed-signal and RF system design;
• Skilled in RF testing and calibration using advanced instrumentation.
• Experience leading complex hardware development projects;
• Proficiency in microwave simulation tools and electromagnetic modeling.

Benefits:

• US base salary range: $147,000 – $216,000
• Additional bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits package.
• Compensation depends on skills, location, and experience;
• Learn more at Google’s official careers page.