Copy of Quantum Engineer II, Device Test & Measurement

D-Wave; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

D-Wave is seeking a talented and self-motivated Quantum Engineer II to join our Advance Device Development group in New Haven. You will design and execute measurements for advanced quantum device characterization, analyze performance data, and help validate new device concepts.

Responsibilities include maintaining cryogenic and measurement systems, developing experiments, building automation and data-analysis pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to feedback into development

Qualifications

• Experience with superconducting quantum devices, device physics, and measurement techniques.
• Experience in DC/RF measurements and cryogenic systems.
• Proficiency in scientific programming for instrument control, data acquisition, analysis, and automation.
• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot technical issues, and identify practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal scientific communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills in interdisciplinary physics and engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform microwave, electrical, and cryogenic measurements.
• Maintain and optimize cryogenic and measurement systems to improve performance and reliability.
• Develop and execute experiments for device characterization and validation.
• Perform data analysis to identify device performance characteristics and key contributing factors.
• Develop and maintain experiment automation and data-analysis pipelines.
• Identify procedure or tool issues and help implement practical improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support device evaluation and provide experimental feedback into development cycles.
• Maintain well-organized documentation of methods, results, and datasets.

Skills

Scientific programming

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

M.Sc. and/or 2 years of relevant experience; or PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or related field

Job description

About the role

D-Wave isseekinga talented and self-motivated Quantum Engineer II to join our Advance Device Developmentgroup. In this role, you will develop and execute measurements for advanced quantum device characterization, analyze device performance data, and support the validation of new device concepts. You will improve experimental workflows, contribute to experiment automation and data-analysis capabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide feedback into device-development cycles.

What you’ll do

• Design and perform microwave, electrical, and cryogenic measurements

• Maintain andoptimizecryogenic and measurement systems, including associated workflows, to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency

• Develop and execute experiments for device characterization and validation

• Perform data analysis toidentifydevice performance characteristics and key contributing factors

• Develop andmaintainexperiment automation and data-analysis pipelines

• Identifyprocedure or tool issues and help implement practical improvements

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support device evaluation and provide experimental feedback into development cycles

• Maintain well-organized documentation of methods, results, and datasets

About You

• M.Sc.and/or2 yearsofrelevant experience; orPhD in physics, electrical engineering, or related field

• Experience with superconducting quantum devices, device physics, and measurement techniques

• Experience in DC/RF measurements and cryogenic systems

• Proficiencyin scientific programming for instrument control, data acquisition, analysis, and automation

• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot technical issues, andidentifypractical solutions

• Strong written and verbal scientific communication skills

• Strong teamwork skills in interdisciplinary physics and engineering environments

A D-Waver’s DNA

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

Inclusion:

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.

The base pay range for this role is:

$86,800 – 130,300 USD(New Haven)