Quantum Device Characterization Engineer

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB in Gothenburg seeks a Research Engineer to advance experimental quantum technology. The role focuses on developing trimming methods for transmon qubits and operates within a world-class research environment at WACQT.

The candidate will perform precise cryogenic measurements, automate routines in Python/MATLAB, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to push superconducting quantum devices toward practical demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, nanotechnology, or related field.
• Experience with DC, AC, and RF measurements and SMUs.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize experimental setups for post-fabrication frequency trimming of superconducting qubits/junctions.
• Perform high-precision DC and RF measurements using SMUs and lock-in amplifiers.
• Assist in cryogenic operation of dilution refrigerators or cryostats for low-temperature characterization.
• Automate measurement routines (Python/MATLAB) and analyze datasets to validate the trimming process.
• Collaborate with fabrication teams and other academic partners at Chalmers.

Skills

DC/AC/RF measurements

Python or MATLAB

Low-temperature physics

Troubleshooting hardware

Education

Master’s degree in physics

Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Master’s in Nanotechnology

Tools

Source Measure Units (SMUs)

Lock-in amplifiers

Spectrum Analyzers

Vector Network Analyzers

Cryogenics equipment / dilution refrigerators

Job description

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB in Gothenburg seeks a Research Engineer to advance experimental quantum technology. The role focuses on developing trimming methods for transmon qubits and operates within a world-class research environment at WACQT.

The candidate will perform precise cryogenic measurements, automate routines in Python/MATLAB, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to push superconducting quantum devices toward practical demonstrations.