Senior RF Engineer - Electromagnetic Design & Simulation

Photonic; British Columbia; Híbrido; CAD 117 000 - 161 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Photonic Inc. is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to own electromagnetic design, simulation, and validation of on-chip RF structures delivering control signals to quantum devices at cryogenic temperatures.

You will drive improvements in RF performance and power efficiency, taking designs from first-principles through fabrication and cryogenic measurement. The role requires hands-on EM design, strong background in electromagnetics and transmission line theory, and collaboration with device,

Qualificações

• Master's/PhD in EE or physics with ~5+ years RF/EM design.
• Strong fundamentals in electromagnetics and impedance matching.
• Hands-on full-wave EM simulation experience with HFSS/CST/COMSOL.
• Experience designing RF on silicon, interposers, or thin-film substrates.
• Hands-on RF measurement and characterization (VNA, spectrum analyzer).
• Proven ability to correlate simulation with measurement and iterate designs.

Responsabilidades

• Design and optimize on-chip and chip-scale RF structures.
• Perform full-wave EM modeling (HFSS/CST/COMSOL).
• Improve RF power efficiency while considering fabrication constraints.
• Evaluate heat-load tradeoffs at chip, package, and cryogenic levels.
• Own simulation-to-measurement correlation including cryogenic tests.
• Support impedance control, matching and RF loss analysis.
• Lead design reviews and produce clear technical documentation.

Conhecimentos

Electromagnetics

Transmission lines

Impedance matching

Full-wave EM simulation

Python or MATLAB

Formação académica

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics

B.Sc. with equivalent industry experience

Ferramentas

HFSS

CST

COMSOL

Ansys HFSS

Python

MATLAB

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are looking for a Senior RF Engineer to join our hardware team and own the electromagnetic design, simulation, and validation of on-chip and chip-scale RF structures that deliver control signals to quantum devices operating at cryogenic temperatures.

In this role, you will drive measurable improvements in RF performance and power efficiency, taking designs from first-principles analysis through simulation, fabrication, and cryogenic measurement. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on EM design, thrives on hard physics problems, and wants to work closely with device, fabrication, packaging, and systems teams.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

Department: Hardware Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

Workplace type: Hybrid

Compensation: CA$117,000 - CA$161,000 / year

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

• Design and optimize on-chip and chip-scale RF structures, including transmission lines, resonators, and passive coupling structures
• Perform full-wave EM modeling (HFSS / CST / COMSOL or similar), including near-field analysis of fields delivered to target devices
• Improve RF power efficiency of control structures, balancing performance against fabrication constraints and yield
• Evaluate alternative architectures and heat-load tradeoffs at the chip, package, and cryogenic system level
• Own simulation-to-measurement correlation, including cryogenic characterization, and iterate designs accordingly
• Support impedance control, matching, and RF loss analysis at the chip and package level
• Lead design reviews and produce clear technical documentation

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with ~5+ years of RF or EM design experience (or B.Sc. with equivalent industry experience)
• Strong fundamentals in electromagnetics, transmission line theory, and impedance matching
• Deep hands-on experience with full-wave EM simulation (e.g., Ansys HFSS, CST, COMSOL)
• Experience designing RF structures on silicon, interposers, or thin-film substrates
• Hands-on RF measurement and characterization (VNA, spectrum analyzer, S-parameter de-embedding)
• Proven track record correlating simulation with measurement and closing the gap through design iteration
• Scripting in Python or MATLAB for simulation automation and data analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

An exceptional candidate will bring:

• Experience with cryogenic or low-temperature RF systems
• Familiarity with superconducting or low-loss thin films and multilayer substrates
• Experience with quantum devices or spin/qubit control hardware
• Awareness of microfabrication processes and design-for-manufacturability
• Exposure to startup or research-driven environments

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

• Get involved with a quantum startup company set to redefine computing
• Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies
• Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
• Inclusive company culture
• Competitive salary, benefits (including life insurance, extended health, dental, long term disability, and a flexible spending account), and potential upside

The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. We are also committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.

About Photonic

Photonic Inc. is a leading quantum technology company developing commercial-scale quantum computers and quantum networks to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges in materials science, drug discovery, climate change, and security. The company’s approach unlocks performance at scale through unmatched distributed quantum computing capabilities. Photonic’s high-connectivity Entanglement First™ architecture leverages a unique qubit modality—optically linked silicon spin qubits to enable powerful computation, efficient error correction, and seamless integration with existing data center and telecom environments. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with operations in the United States and United Kingdom, Photonic’s team is advancing quantum technologies alongside leading investors, partners, and customers worldwide.