Embedded Control Chief Engineer

[Job Summary] We are seeking engineers to handle everything from requirements definition to implementation of the real-time control system for realizing the world's first practical neutral atomic quantum computer. [Specific Job Responsibilities] ■ Requirements definition, specification design, and implementation of control software that converts physical quantum gate operations into hardware instruction sequences ■ Interface design with various devices such as lasers, cameras, waveform generators (AWG), and spatial light modulators (SLM) ■ Technical negotiations, specification adjustments, and documentation preparation with the quantum physics experiment team and overseas engineers ■ Understanding and organizing the architecture of existing control systems and supporting integrated design for actual quantum processors ■ Milestone management, progress reporting, and risk reporting [Attractiveness of the Position] ■ A development environment with virtually no precedents worldwide, where you can design and implement quantum computer control systems from "0 to 1" ■ The autonomy to define the boundaries between hardware and software while working on the same team as quantum physics scientists ■ An environment where you can learn and select cutting-edge real-time control frameworks in practice ■ Participate as a founding member in the simultaneous launch of the first and next-generation quantum processors scheduled for Q3 2026 [Regarding English] Since the company's official language is planned to change to English, English skills will be an asset. Working Hours 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (8 hours of actual work) [Required Skills/Experience] Candidates must meet all of the following criteria: ■ At least 3 years of practical experience in systems engineering or embedded engineering ■ Experience in developing control systems using Python or systems using real-time OS/embedded Linux ■ Experience in creating requirements definitions and interface specifications (multi-module integrated systems) ■ A proactive learning attitude that allows for independent understanding of technical papers and specifications in unfamiliar domains ■ English: Business level (technical communication with global teams) ■ Japanese: Business level (equivalent to or higher than JLPT N2) [Preferred Skills/Experience] ■ Experience independently reading and understanding English papers in the fields of physics and quantum computing ■ Experience in collaborative projects with overseas engineers (design reviews, specification adjustments, etc.) ■ Experience in developing and certifying high-reliability systems such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical devices, aerospace, power, and transportation systems [Salary] Expected annual income: 6 million to 15 million yen (annual salary system) *Discretionary work system (research and development) *Determined based on experience and skills [Various allowances and benefits] ■ Commuting allowance Holidays ■ Complete two-day weekend (Saturday and Sunday) ■ National holidays ■ Year-end and New Year holidays ■ Summer holidays ■ Paid leave (10 days granted after 6 months of employment) *Annual holidays: 120 days Job Contract Period Employment type: Full-time employee (permanent employment) Probationary period: 2 months *There are no changes to the terms of employment during the probationary period.