Quantum Engineer - Measurements

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC); Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of quantum innovation! As a Quantum Engineer, you'll lead cutting-edge research projects that significantly impact quantum technology. Collaborate with a talented team to design, simulate, and measure novel quantum processors while ensuring optimal performance. This role offers the chance to explore fresh ideas, tackle complex challenges, and communicate your findings effectively. If you have a PhD or proven industry experience, and a passion for quantum systems, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in an exciting and rapidly evolving field.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with quantum systems and architectures.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research projects from experiment design to data analysis.
• Designing and measuring novel quantum processors.

Skills

Quantum Computing

Data Analysis

Experiment Design

Problem Solving

Communication

Python

Cryogenic Systems

RF/Microwave Measurements

Education

PhD in a related field

Tools

Python

Job description

Quantum Engineer - Measurements - £55k - £70 (DoE)

At OQC we're pushing the boundaries of quantum innovation, and bringing in an additional Quantum Research Scientist will help us get there even faster. You'll help lead scientific research projects that genuinely impact our quantum technology, from design and implementation to data collection and analysis. This is your chance to drive quantum innovation in a hands-on role while working with some of the best like-minded folk in the field.

You're already a proven scientist - probably at PhD level - who thrives on solving complex, technical challenges and someone who's shown a creative approach that's improved quantum systems. You enjoy digging into the details - whether it's designing experiments, analysing data or ensuring quantum systems run at their best - while staying open to the changing needs of a fast moving and innovative business. You naturally balance curiosity and precision, exploring fresh ideas while keeping a clear focus on delivering high-quality, reliable results.

As part of a team of eight scientists - and working for Rich Bounds (Head of Processor Innovation) and within Peter Leek's overall group - you'll be actively involved in:

• Conducting research projects from experiment design to data analysis, contributing directly to OQC's quantum tech advancements;
• Designing, simulating, and measuring novel quantum processors to improve operations including low-error quantum gates, high-fidelity readouts;
• Coordinating experiments and working with cryogenic refrigeration systems and control electronics, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on schedule;
• Measuring and characterisation of superconducting quantum circuits including processor calibration and benchmarking;
• Performing scientific analysis and measurements of qubits in superconducting devices;
• Sharing your research findings and knowledge with the team, and occasionally representing us at conferences and events.

We're seeking someone with hands-on experience working on quantum systems, perhaps quantum computing architectures, superconducting resonators or related fields. You'll have experience using time-domain based sequences to control qubits, experience of 2Q gate optimisation ideally and some exposure to RF/Microwave measurements. You'll be confident in Python for automation and data analysis, with a sharp eye for detail and a creative mind to find solutions to the unknown. Adaptable and naturally curious, you won't shy away from exploring new ideas or challenging assumptions in a way that helps us achieve our goals.

Your ability to communicate complex scientific findings clearly - both in writing and in person - will be as important as your technical skills. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, working with others across the business and striving to ensure we hit our commercial and scientific milestones. If you've dabbled in cryogenic enclosures, quantum circuit simulations or hardware development, that'd be a definite plus.

A PhD in a related field would be great as this could be a well-established entry role into industry from academia. But if you've got proven industry experience too, then we'd especially keen to hear from you.

At OQC, we see a brighter future for all, enabled by quantum. Are you ready to help us build this future?

At OQC we are not just hoping you'll fit in our culture. We aspire to thrive, as a company and as people, thanks to your diversity of thought and background. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing our team members with a work environment free from discrimination, where everyone is treated with respect. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, talent and merit and all our colleagues share in the responsibility for fulfilling our commitment to diversity. We look forward to meeting you!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Science
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting