Senior Quantum Engineer: Lead Spin Qubit & QPU Calibration

Quantum Motion

Maryland

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

World-leading team
Salary & equity
Health Insurance
Custom equipment
Flexible work
Maryland location

Job summary

Quantum Motion in Maryland seeks a PhD-level leader to drive the development and optimisation of silicon-based quantum processors. You will guide a small, high-impact team, design experiments, and translate complex quantum strategies into actionable plans.

The role combines physics, engineering, and software to push quantum performance and scale. Working on-site in Maryland College Park, you will collaborate with scientists and engineers to deliver robust QPU platforms and contribute to

Qualifications

  • PhD required in physics, chemistry, or engineering.
  • Proven leadership in dynamical characterisation and control of spin qubits in solid-state systems.
  • Experience defining research goals and leading teams toward outcomes.
  • Familiar with high-frequency electronics.
  • Knowledge of quantum information systems and operations.
  • Ability to design and run complex experiments; data analysis and reports.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and motivate a team of researchers and engineers.
  • Collaborate with experimentalists to benchmark and optimise quantum processors.
  • Develop measurement roadmaps and calibration routines for long-term QPU performance.

Skills

Leadership & mentorship
Communication
Experiment planning
Team coordination

Education

PhD in physics/chemistry/engineering

Tools

Python
MATLAB

Job description

Quantum Motion in Maryland seeks a PhD-level leader to drive the development and optimisation of silicon-based quantum processors. You will guide a small, high-impact team, design experiments, and translate complex quantum strategies into actionable plans.

The role combines physics, engineering, and software to push quantum performance and scale. Working on-site in Maryland College Park, you will collaborate with scientists and engineers to deliver robust QPU platforms and contribute to

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