Quantum Characterization Engineer

IBM

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TL;DR · Quantum Characterization Engineer

As a Quantum Characterization Engineer within IBM Research, you will join a team focused on pioneering practical quantum computing and developing innovative hardware solutions. You will design, develop, and test quantum hardware using advanced techniques in micro-fabrication, packaging, and quantum engineering. Your daily responsibilities include optimizing system architectures, performing microwave and semiconductor device testing, and collaborating on chip design and layout while applying modeling expertise to drive innovation. The role requires proficiency in microelectronics process development, integration, microwave circuit engineering, mechanical and thermal engineering, and classical electronics. You will also utilize skills in yield engineering analytics, electrical test, wafer-scale characterization, and defect analysis. This position addresses the technical challenges of developing high-quality quantum hardware solutions by integrating complex systems and ensuring robust performance across various critical components within the quantum computing domain.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and test innovative quantum hardware solutions using micro-fabrication and packaging technologies.
  • Apply expertise in microelectronics process development and integration to drive solution delivery.
  • Engineer microwave circuits and integrate classical electronics into quantum systems.
  • Optimize system architectures through microwave testing and semiconductor device characterization.
  • Perform electrical probing, defect analysis, and data systems integration for hardware components.
  • Manage mechanical and thermal engineering principles to ensure the stability of quantum hardware.
  • Collaborate on chip design, layout, and modeling to create innovative solutions.
  • Contribute to the development of EDA tools for quantum computing technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate Degree (preferred).
  • Familiarity with designing, developing, and testing Quantum hardware solutions using engineering principles and methodologies.
  • Familiarity with yield engineering analytics, electrical test, and wafer-scale characterization.
  • Experience with microwave test and semiconductor device test to ensure high-quality hardware solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with electrical probing, test equipment, defect analysis, and data systems integration (preferred).
  • Familiarity with mechanical and thermal engineering principles for Quantum hardware solutions (preferred).
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects or programs (preferred).

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