RF Engineer

AboutMesaQuantum

MesaQuantumisbuildingthemanufacturingbackboneofthequantumeconomy.Wespecializeinchip-scalequantumdevicesstartingwithclocksandsensorsthatunlockresilientPosition,Navigation,andTiming(PNT)systems.Ourteamblendscutting-edgequantumphysicswithprecisionmanufacturingandsystemsengineeringtocreatescalablehardwarethatworksbeyondthelab.Backedbyleadingdeep-techinvestorsandtheU.S.DepartmentofDefense,we'regrowingfastandlookingforexceptionalengineerstojoinus.

RoleOverview

We'reseekingan RF&AnalogElectronicsEngineer toleadthedesignanddevelopmentofprecision,low-noise,mixed-signalelectronicsforourquantumdevices.You'llworkacrossdisciplinestointegrateelectronicswithoptics,vacuum,andquantumsystemscontributingtotheheartofanewclassofquantumsensors.

Thisisahands-on,deeplytechnicalrolethatwillshapethefutureofMesa'sproductsandplatform.

KeyResponsibilities

• Designandcharacterize low-noise,low-tempcoanalogcircuits ,includingamplifiers,filters,voltageregulators,andPIDcontrollers
• Buildandoptimize precisionsignalchains foratom-basedquantumsystems
• Develop RFandmicrowavecircuits includinglowSWaPsynthesizers,PLLs,modulators,andimpedance-matchedfront-ends(34GHz)
• Perform PCBlayout forhigh-frequency,low-noise,andmixed-signalcircuits,includingmultilayercompactboards
• CollaboratecloselywithAMOandsystemsteamstoco-designelectronicswithlasers,photodiodes,andMEMSpackaging
• Prototype,test,anditerateusingtoolslikeoscilloscopes,spectrumanalyzers,lock-inamps,VNAs,andAllandeviationanalyzers
• Developandautomatetestsetupsforperformancevalidationanddatalogging
• Support EMI/EMCmitigation andqualificationfordefense/aerospacestandards(MIL-STD)

CoreSkillAreas

Analog&Mixed-SignalElectronics

• Low-noiseanalogdesign&signalconditioning
• PIDloopdesign,controltheory,andcircuitimplementation
• ADC/DACintegration
• Precisionpowerregulationandcurrentdrivers(e.g.,forlaserdiodes)
• Low-distortionanalogfrontends

RF&MicrowaveSystems

• Oscillatorandsynthesizerdesign(34GHzrange)
• Impedancematchingandsignalintegrity
• Compact,low-powerRFcircuitdesign

SystemIntegration

• PCBdesignwithAltiumorKiCad
• Co-designwithphotonics/opticalsystems
• SPICEandRFsimulationtools(LTspice,ADS,HFSS)
• Git/Gitlabforversioncontrol
• Pythonforautomationanddataprocessing

BonusSkills

• Experiencewithatomicphysicsprinciples(e.g.,rubidiumorcesiumtransitions)
• FamiliaritywithMEMSintegration,vacuumsystems,oroptoelectronicpackaging
• Priorworkonqualificationforaerospaceordefenseapplications
• DSPcircuitorfirmwaredevelopment
• Designforhigh-volumemanufacturability(DFM)

WhoYouAre

• Youcareaboutbuildingrealhardwarethatships.
• Youaredetail-obsessed,hands-on,andlovesolvinghardtechnicalproblems.
• Youthriveininterdisciplinaryenvironmentsandwanttoworkcloselywithphysicists,engineers,andproductteams.
• Youwantyourworktomattertodefense,toinfrastructure,tothefutureofquantum.

Compensation

Thesalaryrangeforthispositionisbetween$140,000-$180,000includingbonuses,commensuratewithexperience.Inadditiontosalary,weofferincentivestockoptionsforequityinthecompany.Wealsoprovideawidevarietyofperksandbenefits,includingfullypaidmedical,dental,andvisioninsuranceforouremployees,unlimitedpaidtimeoff,andafullystockedkitchenwithsnacksanddrinks!

Bepartofatight-knit,mission-driventeamshapinganewindustry!

MesaQuantumisanequalopportunityemployer.Youwillbeconsideredwithoutregardtoage,race,creed,color,nationalorigin,ancestry,maritalstatus,affectionalorsexualorientation,genderidentityorexpression,disability,nationality,sex,orveteranstatus.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks
• Stock Option Plan