Your mission

As Microcontroller Architect at Q.ANT you will be responsible for the architectural design, development, and integration of the microcontroller unit for our photonic co-processor. You will be collaborating with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, create design specifications, and ensure the successful implementation of robust and efficient MCU solutions by contractors.
As Microcontroller Architect at Q.ANT you will be responsible for the architectural design, development, and integration of the microcontroller unit for our photonic co-processor. You will be collaborating with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, create design specifications, and ensure the successful implementation of robust and efficient MCU solutions by contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Design and Development:

• Define the architecture and design of microcontroller unit, including core components, peripherals, and interfaces
• Develop high-level detailed design specifications
• Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of MCU designs

System Requirements and Specifications:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze system requirements
• Translate system requirements into detailed technical specifications and architectural designs

Integration and Testing:

• Oversee the integration of microcontroller designs into larger systems and platforms
• Develop and execute test plans to validate MCU functionality, performance, and reliability
• Identify and resolve hardware and software issues during the development process

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive system design and implementationCommunicate architectural decisions, design changes, and technical challenges to stakeholders and team members

Project Management:

• Lead and manage microcontroller development projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project milestones
• Coordinate with project managers to align project goals, timelines, and resources

Your profile

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Experience:

• At least 5-7 years of experience in microcontroller design and development
• Proven experience in architectural design and system integration of MCUs

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures, instruction sets, and peripherals.
• Proficiency in hardware description languages (HDLs) such as VHDL or Verilog
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and assembly language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with low-power and high-performance MCU designs
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  

Work Environment

• You will work in our office in Stuttgart Vaihingen
• Occasional travel may be required for meetings, conferences, or site visits

About us

Who we are and what we do

Q.ANT is a high-tech startup driving and industrialising photonic quantum technology, pushing the borders to new fields of application and processes. The company was founded in 2018 and is part of the TRUMPF Group. Q.ANT develops quantum sensors and photonic chips and processors for quantum computing based on its Quantum Photonic Framework. Focusing on its four product lines of Photonic Computing, Particle Metrology, Atomic Gyroscopes and Magnetic Sensing, the company engages with a broad array of industries and applications ranging all the way from medical technology and autonomous vehicles to aerospace, machinery, and the process industry. Q.ANT employs more than 100 people at its site in Stuttgart/Southern Germany.