Full-Time

Hardware Engineer

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Qrypt

Qrypt

11-50 employees

Provides quantum-based data encryption solutions

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$105k - $155kAnnually

Mid

Germantown, MD, USA

This is an onsite role in Germantown, MD.

Category
Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • At least 3 years of experience in low noise analog/mixed signal PCB-level circuit design
  • Experience with systematic board bring-up and testing
  • Experience with circuit simulation using SPICE or similar
  • Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools
  • Demonstrated problem solving ability
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to bring a hardware system from concept to product to deployment
  • PLUS: M.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • PLUS: Experience designing systems that include electro-optical components
  • PLUS: Experience designing, building, testing and deploying boards with gigabits per second data rates which are the foundation of systems which scale to petabytes of output per day.
  • PLUS: Experience designing hardware for test/measurement equipment
  • PLUS: Experience designing hardware for high-speed telecommunications equipment
Responsibilities
  • Own the design of Qrypt’s Quantum Entropy Source hardware, from design, through manufacturing, to bring-up, testing and deployment
  • Eagerness to work with physicists, mathematicians, cryotgraphers and cloud engineers in developing, testing and deploying state-of-the-art quantum entropy source modules
  • Interface with outside vendors to drive hardware development to closure
  • Model circuits and hardware systems to drive and validate design decisions
  • Participate in system-level design and planning activities across Qrypt’s product lines
  • Collaborate with the embedded software and FPGA engineers as necessary to assure system delivery
  • Lead development and execution of design verification test

Qrypt offers data encryption solutions that use quantum-based techniques to protect against the threats posed by quantum computing. Its main product is a software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to easily add post-quantum security to their applications. Qrypt stands out by providing a cryptographic solution that can secure data indefinitely, supported by partnerships and investments in quantum hardware. The company's goal is to ensure data privacy in the quantum era by delivering reliable security solutions.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$849K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Qrypt's partnerships with entities like the Department of Air Force and Los Alamos National Labs validate its technology and open doors to high-profile use cases.
  • The addition of industry veterans to its Board of Advisors strengthens Qrypt's strategic direction and industry credibility.
  • The launch of new solutions like the Cloud Enterprise Portal and Digital Quantum Key Distribution demonstrates Qrypt's commitment to innovation and expanding its product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • The nascent stage of quantum computing means that widespread adoption of Qrypt's solutions may take time, impacting short-term revenue.
  • The highly specialized nature of quantum encryption could limit Qrypt's market to niche segments, potentially constraining growth.

What makes Qrypt unique

  • Qrypt leverages quantum-based encryption techniques to offer post-quantum security, setting it apart from traditional encryption providers.
  • Exclusive partnerships with U.S. National Laboratories and investments in quantum hardware companies give Qrypt a technological edge.
  • The comprehensive and collaborative documentation available on platforms like GitHub ensures ease of integration for developers.

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