Primary Responsibilities: Contribute to the design and development of the control system for Ion Q's quantum computer Work independently to design and implement FPGA based signal processing and control functions Develop functional block specifications based on system level requirements Perform logic design and verification using Vivado (Verilog or VHDL and IP Catalog) Simulate signal processing and control algorithms in software Implement and test firmware for high speed waveform generation and digital control loops Write test procedures, perform unit and system level testing and debug, document test results Required Skills and Education: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline 10+ years relevant work experience Detailed knowledge of FPGA based signal processing (DDC/DUC, DDS, FIR/IIR filters and PID control) Prior experience with high speed interface design and verification including ADC/DAC (DDR and JESD204B), DDR3 MIG, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Knowledge of common peripheral interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, and USB Use of JTAG and Integrated Logic Analyzer for in system debug Proficient with signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other complex lab equipment Desired: Experience implementing Microblaze designs using Vivado IP Integrator Developing embedded software in C Knowledge of RF/Microwave/Optics (amplifiers, splitters/combiners, photodetectors) Low-noise/high-speed analog and digital circuit design (op amps, filters, data converters, FPGAs, and power supplies)