Lead Quantum Engineer

Steneg; Colorado; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Steneg in Colorado is seeking a Lead Quantum Engineer to drive cross-functional experimental programs aimed at improving superconducting quantum systems. You will shape the technical roadmap, design and execute experiments, and coordinate engineers and scientists to deliver core quantum hardware technologies.

The role requires a PhD, hands-on experience with cryogenic systems, RF measurements, and time-domain techniques, plus strong Python skills and proven technical leadership.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Previous experience in a technical role within an industry or start-up environment.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience.
• Direct experience with cryogenic systems and RF measurement techniques.
• Extensive hands-on experience with time-domain measurement and superconducting quantum devices.
• Working knowledge of Python.
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and lead cross-functional experimental programs to inform the technical roadmap and drive system-level performance improvements.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate new approaches for improving superconducting qubit performance and scalability.
• Coordinate technical activities across functions while maintaining ownership of program objectives and delivery.
• Communicate technical findings, priorities, and experimental results clearly across teams and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Cryogenic systems

RF measurement

Time-domain measurement

Technical leadership

Python

Collaboration

Quantum hardware

Communication

Education

PhD in Physics / Applied Physics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

cQED simulation tools

Job description

Our client is a technology-oriented deep-tech company developing advanced quantum computing systems based on superconducting quantum technologies. The organization operates across the development of quantum hardware, combining experimental physics, electrical engineering, cryogenic systems, RF technologies, and systems engineering to improve the performance and scalability of its computing platforms.

Its activities rely on close collaboration between multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists, with a strong focus on experimental rigor, technical innovation, and system-level performance. The company combines an advanced scientific environment with the execution-oriented culture of the technology industry, offering professionals the opportunity to shape technical roadmaps and deliver technologies required for the next generation of quantum computing hardware.

Mission

The Lead Quantum Engineer will be responsible for leading cross-functional experimental programs focused on improving the performance and scalability of superconducting quantum systems. The role will contribute directly to the technical roadmap by proposing new technical directions, designing and executing experiments, identifying critical performance gaps, and coordinating engineers and scientists to deliver key quantum hardware technologies.

Responsibilities

Experimental Programs and Systems Performance

• Design, build, and lead cross-functional experimental programs to inform the technical roadmap and drive system-level performance improvements.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate new approaches for improving superconducting qubit performance and scalability.
• Analyze experimental outcomes and translate findings into actionable technical priorities.

Technology Development and Innovation

• Propose and explore new technical directions for next-generation quantum hardware.
• Identify complex performance and scalability gaps within existing technologies and develop approaches to address them.
• Drive the development of technologies required to unlock new levels of quantum system performance.

Quantum Hardware and Measurement

• Apply hands-on expertise in cryogenic systems, RF measurement techniques, time-domain measurements, and superconducting quantum devices.
• Investigate system-level behavior and performance limitations through structured experimental work.
• Own the delivery of key quantum hardware technologies from experimental investigation through technical implementation.

Technical Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists working on complex quantum hardware challenges.
• Coordinate technical activities across functions while maintaining ownership of program objectives and delivery.
• Communicate technical findings, priorities, and experimental results clearly across teams and relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Previous experience in a technical role within an industry or start-up environment.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience.
• Direct experience with cryogenic systems and RF measurement techniques.
• Extensive hands-on experience with time-domain measurement and superconducting quantum devices.Demonstrated record of meaningful scientific or technical accomplishments in quantum science or related fields.
• Working knowledge of Python.
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Strong software development and coding skills.
• Familiarity with circuit quantum electrodynamics (cQED) simulation tools.
• Experience leading experimental programs involving multidisciplinary engineering and scientific teams.
• Demonstrated ability to propose and develop new technical directions in complex research and development environments.