Infrastructure & Technology Microwave Design Engineer Professional Yorktown Heights, US

Avature; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is searching for a Microwave Design Engineer to join their quantum components team. Focused on innovative microwave circuit designs, this role involves developing advanced circuits that contribute to cutting-edge quantum computing technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in RF/microwave filter design and experience with relevant simulation tools, and will work collaboratively within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Training and educational resources

Diverse employee resource groups

Qualifications

• Demonstrated RF/microwave filter design knowledge.
• Mastery of circuit design and EM modeling tools.
• Familiar with test equipment like vector network analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of novel readout chains.
• Design microwave filters for TWPAs and resonator structures.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Skills

RF/microwave filter design

EM modeling

Circuit design

Hands-on lab skills

Education

Master's Degree

Doctorate Degree

Tools

Keysight ADS

Ansys HFSS

Cadence

COMSOL

Job description

IBM Quantum is seeking talented design engineers to join the quantum components team at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, NY to contribute to the development of advanced high-performance circuits for quantum computing systems. We focus on microwave circuit designs that enable the creation of differentiated solutions for Josephson parametric devices such as quantum limited amplifiers and isolators.

Your role and responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of novel readout chains through the design of microwave filters for use with traveling-wave parametric amplifiers (TWPAs) and resonator structures for use in Josephson junction devices. Experience in circuit design of exploratory technologies, such as superconducting circuits, is desirable but not required. Familiarity with non-linear microwave concepts and strong hands-on lab skills are a plus. We are looking for a team player with strong writing and presentation skills, who is able to create and communicate technical ideas, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate should have experience with relevant development tools, such as Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, Cadence, or other industry standard tools. The candidate must be able to work successfully with a diverse and dynamic team of both operational and technical personnel, collaborate with team members, work independently, and take their own initiative.

Required education

Master's Degree

Preferred education

Doctorate Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Demonstrated RF/microwave filter design knowledge: notch filters, bandpass filters, diplexers
• Mastery of EM modeling, circuit design and layout tools e.g. Keysight ADS, EMPro tools, Ansys HFSS, Cadence/Clarity tools, COMSOL
• Familiarity with a variety of test equipment, such as vector network analyzers

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Strong background in superconducting circuit design, modeling and test.
• Understanding of non-linear microwave concepts, parametric circuit device behavior and cryogenic circuit performance
• Solid programming knowledge in Python/Jupyter notebooks

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IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

Job Title

Microwave Design Engineer

Date posted

05-Jun-2025

Job ID

37992

City / Township / Village

Yorktown Heights

State / Province

New York

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Infrastructure & Technology

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

130,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

220,000.00

Position type

Professional

Some travel may be required based on business demand

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

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