Quantum Control Systems Engineer (Hardware & Embedded Systems)

IBM

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Yorktown Heights, NY
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31 days ago

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TL;DR · Quantum Control Systems Engineer (Hardware & Embedded Systems)

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As a Quantum Control Systems Engineer at IBM in Yorktown Heights, you will join the cutting-edge quantum hardware team to develop and integrate novel control electronics into large-scale quantum computing systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include supporting system bring-up, debugging complex components, designing test infrastructure, and developing firmware for microcontrollers and FPGAs. You will also write software to automate data collection and analysis, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to the IBM Quantum Roadmap by tackling challenges in hardware, firmware, and software integration. Proficiency in Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Git, and Linux is essential, along with experience in embedded systems and laboratory work. Additional skills such as knowledge of C, VHDL, and SCPI for automated test control are highly valued to ensure the reliability and scalability of quantum computing hardware.

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Python Jupyter Notebooks Git Linux embedded systems FPGAs C VHDL assembly language SCPI oscilloscopes VNAs spectrum analyzers TDRs cryogenic systems RF electronics signal integrity PCB design ASIC interaction ISA analysis Cadence Vivado

What you'll do

  • Support the setup and debugging of novel quantum computing hardware systems.
  • Integrate complex components into large-scale quantum computing infrastructure.
  • Design test setups for signal processing and cryogenic control electronics.
  • Develop firmware and software to control measurement equipment in labs.
  • Write automated scripts for data collection, analysis, and visualization.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics with EE/CE experience
  • Proficiency in Python, Jupyter Notebooks, and Git version control
  • Experience with embedded systems and hands-on laboratory work
  • Strong debugging skills and ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Experience with low-level programming languages like C, VHDL, or assembly
  • Knowledge of RF/microwave electronics, signal integrity, and processing techniques
  • Ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams for system integration

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