Principal Quantum Scientist
Ottawa, ONQ-Block Computing: Imagine instruments precise enough to probe this reality—to ask whether the cosmos operates according to Nature’s own algorithms.
10+ ansQ-Block Computing needs a PhD in physics or a closely related field, an outstanding research record, and 10+ years of quantum physics research including independent leadership as a principal investigator or group leader. Candidates must show they can define multi-year programs and build scientific teams.
Research, Teaching, Control systems, Collaboration, Communication skills, Community engagement
FPGA Engineer
Ottawa, ONQ-Block Computing: Imagine instruments precise enough to probe this reality—to ask whether the cosmos operates according to Nature’s own algorithms.
4+ ansCandidates need a related engineering degree, 4+ years of professional FPGA design and verification experience, and hands-on work with Vivado, Quartus or Lattice toolchains. They also need strong high-speed digital design skills and proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and signal generators.
Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, Lattice toolchain, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, signal generator
Embedded Firmware Engineer
Ottawa, ONQ-Block Computing: Imagine instruments precise enough to probe this reality—to ask whether the cosmos operates according to Nature’s own algorithms.
3+ ansCandidates need a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or physics and 3+ years of embedded firmware work on ARM Cortex-M or similar microcontrollers. They must know C/C++, SPI, I2C, UART and DMA, read schematics and datasheets, and use oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
oscilloscope, logic analyzer, signal generator
Digital-Analog Electrical Engineer
Ottawa, ONQ-Block Computing: Imagine instruments precise enough to probe this reality—to ask whether the cosmos operates according to Nature’s own algorithms.
5+ ansCandidates need a bachelor's degree in an engineering or physics field and 5+ years designing digital, analog and mixed-signal boards. Strong lab skills with oscilloscopes and analyzers, SPICE proficiency, and eligibility for government security clearance are required.
SPICE, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, arbitrary waveform generator, FPGA