Cryogenic Quantum Hardware Engineer (Hybrid)

IQM Finland Oy; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IQM Finland Oy is seeking a Quantum Hardware Engineer to join our Espoo laboratories. You will plan, assemble and run cryogenic experiments, collaborating with physicists and engineers to develop reliable measurement services for quantum computer components.

Work combines hands-on lab activity with building new measurement capabilities, from installing devices in cryostats to automating data acquisition and analysis.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in physics or related field, or equivalent practical expertise.
• Experience planning and setting up experiments in a cryostat, including installing devices.
• Experience with cryogenic systems reaching approximately 4 K or below.
• Understanding of experimental physics and low temperature instrumentation, including vacuum systems.
• Experience with precision DC or microwave measurements and troubleshooting.
• Ability to translate experimental requirements into practical assembly; strong documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and assemble cryogenic experiments.
• Install devices in cryostats, carry out cooldowns and run electrical measurements.
• Set up measurement instruments and electronics racks, and develop scripts for automated data acquisition and analysis.
• Diagnose experimental problems, investigate measurement results and document common failure cases.
• Develop standard measurement procedures to serve fabrication and packaging teams.
• Contribute mechanical and electrical designs, working with colleagues to have them manufactured, assembled and tested.
• Help keep the laboratory organised, with clear documentation and well maintained tools, equipment and supplies.

Skills

Cryogenic experiments

Cryostat setup

Experimental physics

Precision measurements

Electrical & mechanical integration

Problem solving

Documentation

Independent work

Education

MSc/PhD in physics or related field

Tools

Cryostats

Measurement instruments

Electronics racks

Automation scripts

Data analysis

Vacuum systems

Job description

IQM Finland Oy is seeking a Quantum Hardware Engineer to join our Espoo laboratories. You will plan, assemble and run cryogenic experiments, collaborating with physicists and engineers to develop reliable measurement services for quantum computer components.

Work combines hands-on lab activity with building new measurement capabilities, from installing devices in cryostats to automating data acquisition and analysis.