Senior EE Systems Operations Engineer

Microsoft

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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
70 days ago
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Closes
Feb 14, 2027

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 694 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior EE Systems Operations Engineer

The Senior EE - Systems Operations Engineer joins the Quantum Hardware organization to lead complex printed circuit board supplier engagements and drive process development. This role involves coordinating multidisciplinary hardware teams to oversee program schedules, budgets, and resource planning for electrical engineering initiatives. You will manage end-to-end execution for PCB and superconducting integrated circuits development, including validation, integration, and risk mitigation. Key responsibilities include conducting capability assessments, technical reviews, and yield improvement while developing quality frameworks and design for manufacturing workflows. You must possess an electrical engineering background and expertise in PCB stack-ups, signal integrity, and power delivery. The work focuses on solving technical challenges in quantum systems and high-performance electronics, requiring collaboration with fabrication partners and system integrators to deliver high-quality hardware on aggressive timelines.

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end planning and execution for electrical engineering initiatives, including PCB and superconducting integrated circuit development.
  • Drive complex PCB supplier engagements by coordinating capability assessments, technical reviews, and yield improvement.
  • Partner across multidisciplinary hardware teams to align deliverables, resolve blockers, and ensure high-quality execution.
  • Develop and improve electrical and PCB development processes, quality frameworks, and manufacturing readiness workflows.
  • Own program budgets, resource planning, and cost scenario modeling for assigned hardware efforts.
  • Synthesize engineering and supplier input into decision frameworks for technical and executive audiences.
  • Mentor other engineering planning coordinators and engineers while reinforcing company values.

What we're looking for

  • Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of industry or R&D experience.
  • Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of industry or R&D experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of industry or R&D experience.
  • Equivalent experience to the educational and experience requirements.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and government security screening requirements.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other protected status for export-controlled information access.
  • 10+ years of experience in engineering program management, hardware development, or technical leadership (preferred).
  • Experience with PCBs, superconducting integrated circuits, and electronics manufacturing services (preferred).

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