Quantum RF Designer – Superconducting Amplifiers

OQC; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OQC is pioneering quantum hardware in Reading, delivering high-performance readout solutions for superconducting qubits. This role develops and optimises superconducting amplifiers integrated into quantum processors, blending RF design with cryogenic experimentation.

The engineer will work across circuit design, simulations, fabrication and testing, driving evidence-based improvements and reusable tooling. A PhD or equivalent experience is expected for advanced research contributions.

Qualifications

• Strong RF and microwave circuit design experience.
• Experience with superconducting amplifier technologies.
• Proficient in circuit and electromagnetic simulations.
• Experience with fabrication, packaging and integration constraints.
• Strong Python skills for automation and data analysis.
• Experience in a research or engineering environment.
• Hands-on RF/microwave instrumentation experience.
• Ability to deliver complex projects independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• PhD or equivalent research experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate and optimise superconducting amplifier circuits and microwave environments.
• Develop devices, evaluate gain, bandwidth, noise, saturation and stability.
• Design RF/microwave networks for impedance matching and signal routing.
• Plan device layouts with fabrication and packaging teams to optimise manufacturability.
• Perform room-temperature and cryogenic measurements to validate simulations.
• Develop Python-based simulation, automation, and measurement tools.
• Lead investigations and share findings across teams.
• Collaborate across readout, experimental, software, fabrication and packaging.
• Document results and contribute to specialist knowledge.

Skills

RF design

Microwave engineering

Superconducting amplifiers

Circuit simulation

Python programming

Experimentation

Cryogenic testing

Data analysis

Technical communication

Independent project delivery

Education

PhD in Physics / Electrical Engineering / Quantum Engineering

Job description

OQC is pioneering quantum hardware in Reading, delivering high-performance readout solutions for superconducting qubits. This role develops and optimises superconducting amplifiers integrated into quantum processors, blending RF design with cryogenic experimentation.

The engineer will work across circuit design, simulations, fabrication and testing, driving evidence-based improvements and reusable tooling. A PhD or equivalent experience is expected for advanced research contributions.