Quantum Engineer - QEC Hardware

Help develop the hardware capabilities required to make quantum error correction practical at the quantum processing unit level.Develop, demonstrate and characterise the components and subroutines needed for quantum error correction.Explore novel qubits, gates and couplers, alongside readout, reset and initialisation methods and the integration of inner error-detection and outer error-correction layers.Combine hands-on experimental physics, scientific software development and quantum processor characterisation.Take ownership of research and development projects across their full lifecycle-from designing experiments and preparing prototype devices through to calibration, data analysis and reporting.Work with engineers and scientists across OQC, help bring up novel devices, investigate unconventional operating regimes and build a system-level understanding of the control, cryogenic and signal-delivery infrastructure that supports quantum error correction.May involve occasional domestic and

international travel for scientific conferences and collaborative research programmes.RequirementsA Master’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. A PhD is not required.Experience delivering scientific research or engineering projects from initial design through to experimentation, analysis and reporting.Software development or engineering experience gained in an industry, placement or research setting beyond purely personal or coursework-based use.Strong Python skills, or experience with a comparable language, for experimental automation, data analysis and scientific tooling.Hands-on experience with experimental physics systems such as microwave, optical, cold-atom or vacuum setups, or strong evidence of practical electronics and mechanical aptitude.The ability to analyse and distil complex scientific information and communicate clear findings and recommendations.Confidence working independently and taking ownership of end-to-end research and development within low technology-readiness environments.Creativity, curiosity and comfort solving problems involving prototype hardware with unfamiliar behaviours or capabilities.A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across scientific, software, control, laboratory and engineering teams.A foundational understanding of-or genuine interest in-quantum computing. Deeper quantum knowledge can be developed within the role.The ‘Nice-to-Haves’Experience measuring, operating or characterising quantum systems.Knowledge of superconducting qubits, trapped ions, photonics, solid-state spin systems, neutral atoms or another quantum-computing architecture.Experience with superconducting resonators, SQUIDs, microwave kinetic-inductance detectors, nano-electromechanical resonators or surface-acoustic-wave devices.Experience using or developing microwave-frequency hardware.Experience simulating the quantum or radio-frequency properties of superconducting circuits.Hands-on experience preparing and installing samples within cryogenic enclosures.Familiarity with RF or DC wiring, cryogenic refrigeration, vacuum systems or automated low-noise measurements.Scientific publication or presentation experience, particularly within superconducting circuits or experimental quantum technologies.Core CompetenciesDemonstrates expertise in experimental physics and quantum computing, with strong capabilities in Python for data analysis and automation. Proven ability to manage research projects from design to reporting, collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.Highest-signal resume keywordsExperimental Physics SystemsPython ProgrammingQuantum Computing KnowledgeResearch Project ManagementData AnalysisATS Optimization KeywordsHard SkillsQuantum Error CorrectionMicrowave SystemsOptical SystemsCold-Atom SystemsVacuum SystemsElectronicsMechanical AptitudeScientific Software DevelopmentData AnalysisPrototype DevelopmentSoft SkillsCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationCreativityCuriosityIndustry KeywordsQuantum ComputingSuperconducting QubitsTrapped IonsPhotonicsSolid-State Spin SystemsNeutral AtomsSuperconducting ResonatorsSQUIDsMicrowave Kinetic-Inductance DetectorsNano-Electromechanical ResonatorsTools & TechnologiesCryogenic EnclosuresAutomated Low-Noise MeasurementsRF WiringDC WiringMicrowave-Frequency Hardware #J-18808-Ljbffr