Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

Microsoft

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Hybrid
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$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Apr 10, 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 661 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

The Senior Electrical Systems 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, overseeing program schedules, budgets, and resource planning to deliver high-quality hardware against business-critical milestones. Key responsibilities include managing PCB and superconducting integrated circuits development, validation, and integration while improving design for manufacturing and testability workflows. The candidate must utilize core competencies in electrical engineering fundamentals, including PCB stack-ups, signal integrity, and power delivery. The work focuses on the technical challenges of quantum systems, specifically developing high-performance electronics and hardware components to support scalable quantum computing. Success requires collaborating with fabrication partners and system integrators to resolve technical blockers and optimize manufacturing yields for advanced physics-based computing systems.

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 teams to align deliverables, resolve technical blockers, and support high-quality execution.
  • Develop and improve electrical development processes, quality frameworks, and design for manufacturing 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

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of experience in industry or R&D.
  • Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of experience in industry or R&D.
  • Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of experience in industry or R&D.
  • Equivalent experience to the degrees and years of experience listed above.
  • Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check and provide proof of citizenship, permanent residency, or other protected status for export control.
  • Ability to work in an AI-first environment using modern AI tools to accelerate hardware and software development.
  • Ability to use and help build AI agents or copilots to assist with experimental workflows and knowledge retrieval.
  • 10+ years of experience in engineering program management, hardware development, or technical leadership (preferred).

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