Quantum Physicist

Anyon Systems Inc.; Pangbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anyon Systems Inc. is seeking a Quantum Hardware Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and validation of superconducting quantum processors. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to advance quantum hardware and scalable computing technologies.

The role involves hardware development, system integration, and rigorous testing, with a focus on delivering reliable quantum hardware and contributing to the growth of the company''s quantum computing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with superconducting circuits, microelectronics, or advanced scientific hardware.
• Strong laboratory and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Hardware development for superconducting quantum processors.
• Support QPU design and development activities.
• Participate in hardware integration and packaging efforts.
• Perform testing, characterization, and validation of hardware systems.
• Analyze performance data and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cryogenic, electronics, firmware, and software teams.
• Support laboratory testing and system bring‑up activities.
• Documentation and maintenance of technical records.
• Participate in design reviews and technical assessments.

Skills

Superconducting circuits

Microelectronics

Laboratory skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Physics or Electrical Engineering (BSc/MSc/PhD)

Job description

About Anyon Systems

Anyon Systems is a Canadian quantum computing company based in Montréal, QC, focused on building next-generation quantum processors and full-stack quantum computing systems.

We operate at the frontier of physics and engineering, where hardware, software, cryogenics, control systems, and advanced computing infrastructure converge to enable real-world quantum applications.

As we continue to expand our quantum computing capabilities, we are growing our engineering team to support the design and deployment of highly integrated quantum computing platforms.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Quantum Hardware Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and validation of superconducting quantum processors.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop next‑generation quantum hardware and contribute to the advancement of scalable quantum computing technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Hardware Development
• Support QPU design and development activities.
• Participate in hardware integration and packaging efforts.
• Perform testing, characterization, and validation of hardware systems.
• Analyze performance data and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• System Integration
• Collaborate with cryogenic, electronics, firmware, and software teams.
• Support laboratory testing and system bring‑up activities.
• Documentation
• Maintain engineering records and technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and technical assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with superconducting circuits, microelectronics, or advanced scientific hardware.
• Strong laboratory and troubleshooting skills.

Key Competencies

• Hardware Design
• Experimental Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail