Senior RF HW Design Engineer 80-100%

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Zurich Instruments, part of the Rohde & Schwarz Group, is hiring a Senior RF HW Design Engineer (80-100%, onsite in Zurich) to design, implement, and characterize PCB-based RF and analog electronics for large-scale quantum control systems, evaluate new technologies, ensure design-for-test and reliability, and collaborate with external partners such as PCB subcontractors. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and has at least 3 years of hands-on RF circuit design experience, including broadband low-noise frontends, high-speed converters, EMI mitigation, plus proficiency with Altium, Spice, CST Studio, Simbeor, and lab tools (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs) and familiarity with cost, test, manufacturing, and PLM. To apply, tailor your resume and motivation letter to these requirements, highlighting concrete projects and measurable impacts and showcasing collaboration in open, development-focused culture.

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Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments. Our pioneering Lock-In Amplifiers enable new applications through high-precision measurements across the multi-GHz frequency range. For Quantum Computing, we provide RF Signal Generators and Quantum Analyzers for the readout of Qubits. These products are used worldwide, in academic and commercial research labs working towards practical quantum computing. Zurich Instruments' vision is to be the reference for instrumentation in leading research and development laboratories.
Working with electronics is your passion. You feel challenged and enthusiastic about building RF systems that set new performance benchmarks. This is your chance to become part of a highly committed Research & Development team striving for best-in-class measurement devices. As Zurich Instruments is part of the Rohde & Schwarz Group, we are in close exchange with a large community of technical experts.

Your responsibilities

• You are responsible for the design, implementation, and characterization of PCB-based RF and analog electronics serving our large-scale, high-performance quantum control systems;
• You contribute to the examination and assessment of new technologies and components, and their application in our circuits;
• You ensure testability and reliability of the conceived systems (design for test);
• You collaborate with and instruct external partners (e.g., PCB layout sub-contractors, PCB/A manufacturers).

Your profile

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or in an equivalent field;
• At least 3 years of practical experience in RF electronic circuits and systems design, including analog and digital signal processing and control, high-speed converters (ADC, DAC);
• Experience in RF electronics design (broadband low noise analog RF frontends), as well as a good understanding of EMI mitigation techniques;
• Proficient user of EDA tools for circuit design and simulation (e.g., Altium Designer, Spice, CST Studio Suite, Simbeor);
• Proficient user of laboratory instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and VNAs;
• Experience in design for cost, test, and manufacturing;
• Experience with product lifecycle management and the specific challenges of RF electronics.

We offer a diverse work environment with an open and transparent company culture where personal development forms the basis of our success. We thrive on cooperation and support distributed decision-making that allows everyone to take responsibility and generate substantial impact from the start and on many levels.
Now is a great time to join the team.
We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter.