Quantum Hardware Engineer

Jobtailor; Pangbourne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Pangbourne, United Kingdom, is seeking a physicist or engineer to design, integrate, test, and validate superconducting quantum processors, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to push next‑generation quantum hardware.

You will analyze performance data, maintain engineering records and documentation, participate in design reviews and technical assessments, and contribute to continuous improvement through rigorous lab work and troubleshooting.

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

• Support the design, integration, testing, and validation of superconducting quantum processors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop next‑generation quantum hardware.
• Analyze performance data and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cryogenic, electronics, firmware, and software teams.
• Maintain engineering records and technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and technical assessments.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the design, integration, testing, and validation of superconducting quantum processors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop next‑generation quantum hardware.
• Analyze performance data and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cryogenic, electronics, firmware, and software teams.
• Maintain engineering records and technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and technical assessments.

Requirements

• 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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in superconducting quantum processors, including design, integration, testing, and validation. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining technical documentation while analyzing performance data for continuous improvement.