Quantum Engineer - Rotation Programme

Quantum Motion; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Select your own laptop/kit

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

A leading quantum engineering firm in Greater London is offering an entry-level position to kickstart your career in quantum engineering. This unique rotation programme includes a year of training and mentoring from industry experts while tackling hands-on engineering challenges. Ideal for recent Master's graduates in Physics or Electrical Engineering, successful candidates will be involved in the design and validation of quantum devices, as well as software development for data acquisition. Competitive salary and flexible work options offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.1 UK degree classification or 3.7 US GPA.
• Knowledge of IC design, validation, and semiconductor devices.
• Experience in experimentation and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to innovative research on quantum devices.
• Rotate between Quantum Hardware, Integration, and Automation teams.
• Perform experiments related to silicon-based quantum devices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Programming knowledge (Python, Matlab)

Education

Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Cryogenic measurement systems

Job description

About The Role and Team

Our rotation programme is a unique opportunity to kickstart your profession in industrial quantum engineering. This is an entry-level role with one year of training for those who want to become a quantum engineer.

Successful candidates will join a fast-paced scale‑up, be trained by industry leaders, and build experience tackling hands‑on engineering challenges critical to developing large‑scale, silicon‑based quantum computers.

We encourage applicants who are interested in beginning a career in quantum engineering and have demonstrated experimental experience and programming knowledge.

The position will particularly suit a recent Masters graduate (e.g. MEng, MPhys or MSc) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, who would like to start a career in developing quantum computing hardware.

We invite you to readour blog post, which outlines this year’s application process and key deadlines for the programme.
Applications will be first reviewed on Monday 30th of March 2026, and monthly thereafter.

Our Team

Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching”in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured inThe Telegraph,BBCand theNew Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co‑founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top‑tier investors includingBosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Sony Innovation Fund, Oxford Sciences Innovations,INKEF CapitalandOctopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding.

We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world‑leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting‑edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology

Our team of 100+ is based in Oxford and London, with a centre of mass in our new Islington lab.

Functions of the Role

You will work closely with and rotate between teams such as Quantum Hardware, Quantum Integration & IC Validation, and Intelligent Automation. For each rotation, you will be designated a Technical Supervisor. You will also have a dedicated Programme Supervisor throughout the year for mentorship and coaching.

During the three rotations, you will contribute to innovative research by working on lab‑based projects, such as:

• The design, validation, and measurement of quantum devices based on silicon (CMOS) technology.
• The design and test of integrated circuits operating at deep‑cryogenic temperatures (4 Kelvin and below).
• The characterisation of superconducting support electronics.
• The experimental test and development of software for efficient data acquisition and analysis, including software that interfaces with test hardware.

The programme also entails an initial crash‑course in applied quantum mechanics, quantum dots, CMOS fabrication, and state‑of‑the‑art challenges via lectures, tutorials, and practicals.

Experience - Essentials

• Top tier education, minimum 2.1 UK degree classification or 3.7 US GPA (or equivalent) Master’s degree in the fields of Physics, Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline, ideally having attended courses in some of the following areas:
• Analog / Digital IC Design, including RF System Validation, Digital Design Verification, Digital Circuits, ASIC Physical Design
• Quantum information
• Semiconductor devices
• Demonstrated ability to perform experiments, data analysis and preparation of technical reports and presentations
• Knowledge of scripted data acquisition software, such as Python or Matlab
• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience - Desirable

• Experience in circuit design and validation
• Experience with electrical testing equipment (Voltage sources, current meters, oscilloscopes, lock‑in amplifiers, VNAs).
• Experience with the use of cryogenic measurement systems

Benefits

• Be part of a creative, world‑leading team
• Competitive salary
• Select your own laptop/kit
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
• Flexible working.

EEO Statement

Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, religion or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.