Senior RF Engineer - Quantum Hardware & Control

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC); Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) is building the future of quantum computing by turning lab breakthroughs into commercial reality. We’re a bold, innovative team with big ambitions and a culture of hands‑on delivery.

As a Senior RF Engineer, you’ll design RF systems, lead validation, and collaborate with hardware, cryogenic, and systems teams to enable robust quantum control and readout. You’ll mentor engineers and contribute to roadmap planning.

Qualifications

• Proven RF and microwave hardware development experience.
• Ability to model, simulate, test, and validate RF systems.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect RF control, readout, and packaging solutions.
• Design, simulate, test, and optimise RF/microwave circuitry.
• Lead RF characterisation and validation activities.
• Investigate issues, perform root-cause analysis, drive improvements.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and cryogenic teams for integration.
• Engage with suppliers and support QA activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring, contribute to roadmap planning.

Skills

RF design

Microwave modelling

Lab testing

Data analysis

Documentation

Supplier engagement

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

BEng/MEng Electronics

PhD in RF/Microwave

Tools

HFSS

Ansys

VNA

Job description

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) is building the future of quantum computing by turning lab breakthroughs into commercial reality. We’re a bold, innovative team with big ambitions and a culture of hands‑on delivery.

As a Senior RF Engineer, you’ll design RF systems, lead validation, and collaborate with hardware, cryogenic, and systems teams to enable robust quantum control and readout. You’ll mentor engineers and contribute to roadmap planning.