Senior IC Validation Engineer

TheIntegrated Circuits Teamis responsible for the design and test of the integrated circuits which operate at deep-cryogenic temperatures and interact with the qubits. This role is a unique chance to work at the bleeding edge of technology development where you will measure optimize and analyze the performance of innovative circuits to tackle the engineering challenge of implementing a large-scale quantum computer in silicon.

As anIC Validation Engineer the position will suit someone with a strong background in the following areas and the ability to flexibly apply and combine them on a daily basis: practical electronics test and measurement experimental design statistics and data analysis analogue and mixed-signal circuit operation principles and CMOS device physics and process.No background in quantum physics is required.

This role forms part of our investment in state-of-the art facilities in Maryland US. It reflects our commitment to driving innovation and collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the quantum industry and additionally taps into the strong semiconductor and cryogenic ecosystem.Our mission is global and this is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a team which is shaping the future of quantum computing.

As part of our lean high-impact and rapidly growing team you will be working closely with our scientists engineers and experts in a dynamic environmentto make the site run smoothly and compliantly from day one dedicated to contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.

• Carry cryo-CMOS integrated circuit designs through multi-die performance characterization and applications support for integration with quantum devices

• High-quality documentation of experimental design measurement analysis/conclusions application requirements and user guides

• Highly effective hardware and software debugging

• Develop efficient and automated measurement and analysis routines to enable confident and scalable characterization of IC performance

• Familiarity with bench-level electronic test and measurement equipment such as SMUs VNAs amplifiers oscilloscopes etc.

• Proficient in reading circuit schematics

• Strong intuition and methodical approach to circuit debugging

• Advanced programming and data analytics ability

• Knowledge of Python C or similar programming language

• Degree qualification in Electrical Electronic and/or Computer Engineering

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high-level of self-management

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Prior experience with cryogenic electronics

• Prior experience with quantum devices (especially semiconductor spin-based)

• Advanced statistical analysis expertise

• Prior experience in IC Applications Engineering and/or IC Product Engineering

• High-frequency device characterisation experience (RF and/or noise)

• Knowledge of SOI processes and fabrication technologies

• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and libraries

• Be part of a creative world-leading team

• Competitive salary and share options scheme

• Region-specific benefits (e.g. Health Insurance)

• Choose your own laptop/kit

• Flexible working

• Located in Maryland College Park - a state-of-the-art quantum hub

Quantum Motion is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientationgender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age pregnancy geneticinformation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.