RF Engineer

QuantWare; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

8% holiday allowance

Hybrid work setup

L&D budget

Team events

Job summary

QuantWare is building the world's most powerful quantum processors and seeks an RF Design Engineer to own microwave component design, high-density PCB layouts, and packaging for large-scale QPUs. You will automate workflows, validate models, and push for manufacturability in a hybrid office setup.

The role requires MSc/PhD in Electrical Engineering with RF focus, 4+ years of RF experience, and strong RF fundamentals including S-parameters and Smith chart.

Qualifications

• Education in electrical engineering with RF/microwave focus.
• Hands-on RF engineering experience in deep-tech or low-volume hardware.
• Strong fundamentals in RF, S-parameters, impedance and matching.

Responsibilities

• Component & Mechanical Design: design electromechanical RF components and PCB interconnects.
• Precision Engineering: CAD-based PCB and chip layout work within VIO architecture.
• RF/Microwave Design: solve insertion loss, impedance matching, and cross-talk at PCB/package levels.
• Automation & Scripting: automate design generation and implement design rules.

Skills

RF engineering experience

3D EM simulation

RF testing

Education

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering with RF focus

Tools

KiCAD

Altium Designer

Cadence

Job description

About Us

QuantWare is building the world's most powerful quantum processors to solve humanity's greatest challenges. We do this with our unique VIO technology, the only QPU architecture that breaks the hardware barriers that have held quantum computing back, unlocking the path to MegaQubit quantum processors.

With VIO, we are paving the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will change the world. And delivering on that vision demands people who don't shy away from tackling the hardest challenges of our time. That's where you come in!

Join us as a RF Design Engineer to drive the physical realization of our next-generation 3D quantum hardware architecture. You will own the design of critical microwave components, create high-density PCB layouts, and build novel packaging solutions for large-scale QPUs. Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you'll also help streamline our development by embedding design processes into automated workflows.

What you'll be doing

• Component & Mechanical Design: Design critical electromechanical components that form the backbone of our QPUs. You will work closely with the simulation team to validate models and implement design improvements at both the chip and board levels.

• Precision Engineering: Utilise CAD to design PCBs, silicon chip layout and PCB-to-chip interconnect within the vertical VIO architecture

• RF/Microwave Design: Solve complex challenges related to insertion loss, impedance matching, and cross-talk at both the PCB and package levels.

• Automation & Scripting: Integrate designs into our codebase. You will create Python scripts to automate design generation and implement Design Rule Checks to ensure every component is correct and manufacturable.

Your Profile

• Education: MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on RF/Microwave Engineering.

• Experience: 4+ years of hands-on RF engineering experience in deep-tech or low-volume hardware environments.

• Core RF Fundamentals: Solid understanding of RF link budget calculations, S-parameters, complex impedance analysis, Smith Chart, and matching network design.

• 3D EM Simulation: Proven experience with full-wave 3D electromagnetic solvers (e.g., Ansys HFSS, Q3D).

• RF Characterization: Practical experience with RF testing and measurements using VNA and related laboratory equipment.

Nice to Have:

• Circuit Design: Practical experience designing circuit-level components, such as filters, couplers, and attenuators.

• Packaging & Interconnects: Background in high-density interconnects, high frequency flex interconnects, 3D packaging, or advanced integration.

• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with superconducting technologies is a strong plus.

• PCB Layouting: Proficient in PCB layout design, utilizing tools such as KiCAD, Altium Designer, and Cadence to deliver high-quality board designs.

Don't tick every box?

We know great candidates don't always follow a straight path, and we value diverse experience, perspectives, and ways of thinking.

What We Offer:

At QuantWare, you'll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you'll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here's what you can expect:

Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance)

Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage.

Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time

Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance

A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer

Diversity & Inclusion at QuantWare

We're an ambitious company, not only for our goals but also to become an even more diverse and inclusive team. We know this helps us with better decisions, more innovation, and strengthens our culture. In particular, we'd love to see more women in the quantum industry!

As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening.