Hardware Engineer

Qrypt's mission is to protect the world's data and restore privacy. Qrypt hardens cybersecurity and future-proofs encryption against quantum attacks by eliminating key transmission. Qrypt's unique technology independently generates symmetric keys at multiple endpoints for critical workflows today. We are a passionate team of engineers, physicists, and cryptographers committed to transforming the way the world safeguards data and communications!

We are seeking a Hardware Engineer to contribute to the development of a world-changing cryptographic solution by owning the design and manufacturing of cutting-edge quantum random number generator hardware. You must have experience in low noise analog/mixed signal design, circuit simulation (SPICE), and end-to-end production through delivery - including functional block design, schematic capture, BOM building, and PCB design/layout. Experience delivering functioning, manufacturable, reliable, fully documented hardware is critical.

This is an onsite Germantown, MD role.

What you'll do

Play a major role in the design of Qrypt's Quantum Entropy Source hardware, from design, through manufacturing, to bring-up, testing and deployment

Perform analog, digital, and electro-optical circuit design for quantum entropy hardware

Develop schematics, BOMs, hardware specifications, and test procedures

Guide PCB layout as required

Collaborate with the embedded software and FPGA engineers to assure system delivery

Develop and execute hardware design verification testing as well as system level verification and validation

Participate and contribute to hardware, software, and system design reviews What you'll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

At least 3 years of experience in analog/mixed signal PCB-level circuit design

Experience designing boards with FPGAs and/or microcontrollers

Experience with systematic board bring-up and testing

Experience with circuit simulation using LTspice or similar

Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (preferably Cadence OrCAD)

Experience with serial communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.)

Experience with electronics lab/test equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, JTAG debuggers)

Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++ and hardware description languages (VHDL or Verilog)

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to bring a hardware system from concept to product to deployment

Eagerness to work with physicists, mathematicians, cryptographers and cloud engineers in developing, testing and deploying state-of-the-art quantum entropy source modules Benefits and Perks

Competitive Pay & Equity

Medical, dental and vision plan participation

Strong 401K matching program

In-office free lunch & snacks

Gym Reimbursement

But above all, be part of an amazing team! Together, we'll make this world a safer place!

Qrypt is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. If you have a disability and need assistance with our employment application process, please email us at to obtain assistance.

The annual base pay range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000. The actual base salary pay offered may vary based on multiple factors such as qualifications, experience, transferable skills, level of education, and other factors permitted by law. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work in this location and refers to the amount Qrypt is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The range listed is just one component of Qrypt's total compensation package.