System Integrator

Universal Quantum; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantum technology company in Haywards Heath is seeking a System Integrator to advance Quantum technologies. Responsibilities include managing integration activities, testing and validation, and collaborating across disciplines. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in system integration and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The company offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including unlimited paid holidays and private health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Unlimited paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

10% pension match

Private health/dental insurance

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of practical system engineering experience with complex system integration challenges.
• Experience with electrical, functional, and mechanical testing of subsystems.
• Strong understanding of hardware, digital, embedded, and mechanical design principles.
• Proficiency in translating requirements into specifications and developing test plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute system/subsystem test and integration activities.
• Create and implement system-level test plans to verify functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve integration issues, including hardware/software mismatches and communication errors.
• Contribute to project planning and ensure timely delivery of milestones.

Skills

System integration of complex technologies

Proficiency in Ansys

Proficiency in MatLab

Proficiency in LabVIEW

Proficiency in TestRail

Proficiency in SysML

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering or related field

Job description

At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating impactful quantum computers capable of solving problems previously considered impossible, with applications across healthcare, materials, aerospace, and more. We are seeking a System Integrator within our systems group to advance Quantum technologies. If you're passionate about developing transformative technologies, we encourage you to apply!

What You'll Accomplish

1. Integration: Develop and execute system/subsystem test and integration activities.
2. Interface Definition: Develop and manage electrical, communication, and physical interfaces across the system.
3. Testing & Validation: Create and implement system-level test plans to verify functionality, performance, and reliability.
4. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve integration issues, including hardware/software mismatches and communication errors.
5. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work with engineers and physicists across disciplines to ensure cohesive system integration.
6. Support Project Execution: Contribute to project planning and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
7. Risk and Feasibility Analysis: Participate in risk assessments and rapid prototyping to validate design concepts.
8. Expand Technical Breadth: Gain understanding of quantum computer subsystems, performance metrics, and environmental requirements.
9. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for system integration, testing, and verification.

Key Attributes for Candidates

• Extensive experience in system integration of complex technologies.
• Hands-on experience managing complex systems from concept to delivery, with proficiency in Ansys, MatLab, LabVIEW, TestRail, and SysML.
• Empathetic leadership skills to support and guide engineering teams and physicists.

Minimum Requirements

• 10-15 years of practical system engineering experience with complex system integration challenges.
• Experience with electrical, functional, and mechanical testing of subsystems.
• Strong understanding of hardware, digital, embedded, and mechanical design principles.
• Proficiency in translating requirements into specifications and developing test plans.
• Experience bringing system designs to market successfully.
• Proficiency with Ansys, MatLab, LabVIEW, TestRail, and SysML.
• Experience working with suppliers and contractors.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering or related field (minimum 2.1 BEng/BSc).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with cryogenic and vacuum environments.
• Experience in analogue design.
• Familiarity with vendor supply chains.
• Pragmatic decision-making skills.
• Team management experience.

At Universal Quantum, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are a proud signatory of the Tech Talent Charter, pledging to promote collaboration, inclusion, and diversity. We offer a competitive salary, equity options, unlimited paid holidays, flexible scheduling, a 10% pension match, parental support, private health/dental insurance, a personal development budget, group life insurance, and relocation support.