As a
Layout Design Engineer , you will be responsible for transforming system architectures into manufacturable flex circuit layouts for our groundbreaking I/O systems. You will work closely with Systems Engineers, Application Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production to ensure every design is optimized for current manufacturing capabilities and is in line with the design rules. This role combines precision engineering with system thinking and offers the opportunity to directly influence the next generation of quantum hardware.
About Delft Circuits At Delft Circuits, we build the cryogenic I/O infrastructure that enables the next generation of quantum computers. Our Cri/oFlex® technology replaces conventional cryogenic wiring with scalable, integrated superconducting flex circuits that improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability. As our systems become increasingly complex, layout engineering plays a crucial role in translating multidisciplinary designs into manufacturable, high-performance products.
Your key responsibilities will include: Layout Design
Design multilayer flexible circuit layouts for cryogenic applications
Translate electrical schematics and system requirements into manufacturable layouts
Define stack-ups, routing strategies, grounding concepts, and mechanical constraints
Optimize layouts for signal integrity, thermal performance, and scalability
Create panelization and manufacturing documentation
Perform regular design rule checks (DRC)
Contribute to the automation of the DRC process
Contribute to building a PDK library, which is compatible with industrial EDA tools
Design for Manufacturing (DfM)
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to improve yield and robustness
Standardize design rules and layout practices
Develop reusable layout libraries and templates
Continuous Improvement
Improve layout workflows and CAD/EDA methodologies
Contribute to automation of repetitive layout tasks
Support root cause investigations for production or field issues
Drive continuous improvements in product quality and manufacturability
What success looks like Within your first year, you will:
Deliver production-ready layouts for new cryogenic products
Improve design efficiency through standardized layout methodologies
Reduce manufacturing iterations through robust DfM practices
Contribute to scalable product platforms supporting Delft Circuits' technology roadmap
Define and maintain the PDK library (layout level)
What you bring
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in high-tech or deep-tech industries: semiconductors, PCB manufacturing, consumer electronics, or similar
BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Applied Physics, or a related field
Experience with PCB or flexible circuit layout design
Knowledge of manufacturing constraints for PCB/flex technologies
Experience with ECAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, KiCad, or similar)
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Python or scripting experience for design automation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch is not strictly required but would be a benefit
Bonus points for
Experience with high-density interconnect (HDI) or flexible PCB technologies
Experience with EDA tools (e.g., Keysight ADS, Cadence AWR or similar)
Experience with building PDK libraries (layout part)
Knowledge of signal integrity and EMC considerations
Experience with mechanical CAD design tools and flows
Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) and revision control
Experience in cryogenics, RF, microwave engineering, superconducting electronics, or quantum technologies
Personal Attributes You enjoy turning complex engineering challenges into elegant, practical designs. You have strong attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the overall system. You are comfortable working across disciplines and communicating with engineers from different technical backgrounds.
Why join Delft Circuits? You’ll join a multidisciplinary, international team building hardware at the forefront of quantum technology. We design, manufacture, and validate our products entirely in-house, allowing engineers to see their work move from concept to production and deployment. You’ll work in an environment where engineering excellence, ownership, and collaboration are valued, contributing directly to the infrastructure enabling scalable quantum computing, and where you will also find:
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1-year contract
with intention to extend
Fulltime
position (36 hours per week)
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competitive salary of around € 55.750 - €61.848 per year, including 8% annual holiday allowance (paid in May)
CAO Metalektro
Pension scheme (PME)
Travel reimbursement (choose between € 0,25/km or public transport subscription)
30 vacation days per year
Various training opportunities,
including an entitlement to two training days per year
You will be part of the Systems Engineering Team working closely with other teams at our headquarters in Delft, The Netherlands, featuring professional labs, a workshop, dedicated assembly and testing areas, and a modern office space.
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Layout Design Engineer in Delft werkgever: Delft Circuits
Delft Circuits is een uitstekende werkgever die zich richt op innovatie in de quantumtechnologie. Met moderne kantoren en laboratoria in het Kabeldistrict van Delft, bieden we een stimulerende werkomgeving waar je hands-on ervaring kunt opdoen in een high-tech omgeving. We investeren in de groei van onze medewerkers door middel van uitdagende projecten en een cultuur van samenwerking, waardoor je de kans krijgt om bij te dragen aan baanbrekende technologieën die de toekomst van quantum computing vormgeven.
