Cryogenic RF Engineer, Intermediate/Senior

Jobtailor; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Burnaby, BC, Canada, seeks an experienced engineer to design, develop, test, and characterize cryogenic RF networks, including transmission lines, filters, interconnects, and related hardware. You will model, simulate, analyze, and optimize RF performance using measurement and simulation tools; develop validation plans, perform laboratory testing, and implement design improvements.

Collaboration with scientists and vendors is essential to integrate RF systems into quantum computing

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Strong RF/microwave knowledge including passive devices, transmission lines, S-parameters, and signal integrity.
• Experience with RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzers, scopes, AWGs, TDR).
• Experience with EM and circuit simulation tools and PCB design tools (HFSS, ADS, Altium, QUCS, KiCAD).
• Hands-on prototyping, debugging, and troubleshooting RF hardware and PCB assemblies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and characterize cryogenic RF networks and interconnects.
• Model, simulate, analyze, and optimize RF performance using measurement tools.
• Develop validation plans and perform laboratory testing; implement design improvements.
• Select materials and manufacturing approaches for RF PCBs, cables, and interconnects in cryogenic environments.
• Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams to integrate RF systems into quantum computing platforms.
• Partner with external vendors to support prototype development and production activities.

Skills

RF/Microwave Engineering

Transmission Line Theory

S-Parameters

Signal Integrity

Prototyping

Debugging

Troubleshooting

Laboratory Testing

Validation Plans

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field

Tools

HFSS

ADS

Altium

QUCS

KiCAD

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Arbitrary Waveform Generators

Time-Domain Reflectometers

Job description

• Design, develop, test, and characterize cryogenic RF networks, including transmission lines, filters, interconnects, and related hardware


• Model, simulate, analyze, and optimize RF performance using measurement and simulation tools


• Develop validation plans, perform laboratory testing, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement design improvements


• Select materials and manufacturing approaches for PCBs, flexible cables, and interconnects operating in cryogenic environments


• Collaborate with scientists, IC designers, and cross-functional engineering teams to integrate RF systems into quantum computing platforms


• Partner with external vendors to support prototype development and production activities


• Contribute to continuous improvement of RF designs, test methodologies, and engineering processes

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field


• Strong knowledge of RF/microwave engineering, including passive devices, transmission line theory, S-parameters, and signal integrity


• Experience with RF test equipment, including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators, and time-domain reflectometers


• Experience with EM simulation, circuit simulation, and PCB design tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, Altium, QUCS, KiCAD)


• Hands-on experience prototyping, debugging, and troubleshooting RF hardware and PCB assemblies


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in RF/Microwave Engineering, including the design and testing of cryogenic RF networks and PCB development. Proficient in using simulation tools and RF test equipment to optimize performance and troubleshoot hardware issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• RF/Microwave Engineering


• PCB Design


• EM Simulation


• RF Test Equipment


• Analytical Problem-Solving

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cryogenic RF Networks


• Transmission Line Theory


• S-Parameters


• Signal Integrity


• Prototyping


• Debugging


• Troubleshooting


• Laboratory Testing


• Design Improvements


• Validation Plans

Soft Skills

• Communication


• Collaboration


• Analytical Skills


• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Engineering


• Applied Physics


• Cryogenic Environments


• Quantum Computing


• Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• Vector Network Analyzers


• Spectrum Analyzers


• Oscilloscopes


• Arbitrary Waveform Generators


• Time-Domain Reflectometers


• HFSS


• ADS


• Altium


• QUCS


• KiCAD