Summary
The job is for an Associate Quantum Engineer at QCI, a company developing quantum computers. The role involves building, designing, testing quantum computers and devices, implementing experiments, analyzing results, developing measurement setups, and operating various scientific equipment. Preferred qualifications include experience in experimental physics/engineering projects, cryogenic and vacuum systems, RF and low-temperature measurements, scientific software development, Python programming, quantum physics, quantum information, or quantum computing.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or similar
Responsibilities
- Building, designing, and testing superconducting quantum computers and devices
- Implement and execute experiments and process, analyze, and report on results
- Developing, building, and optimizing measurement setups
- Operating a variety of scientific equipment (cryogenic, high-vacuum, analog and digital microwave-frequency control electronics for example)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with experimental physics/engineering projects in a laboratory environment
- Experience with cryogenic and vacuum systems, RF and low-temperature measurements, and/or scientific software development is preferred
- Proficiency in Python or other programming languages especially for scientific computing, laboratory instrument control, data acquisition, and data analysis
- Experience in quantum physics, quantum information, or quantum computing is preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
- Strong teamwork skills especially with working in interdisciplinary teams with professionals from other fields of physics and engineering
