Associate Quantum Engineer

Associate Quantum Engineer - £35,000-£45,000 - dependent on experience

At OQC, we're building the computers of tomorrow right here in the UK - our Quantum Engineers are a driving force behind that. Adding an Associate Quantum Engineer to the team will help us bring new features into production whilst also working with - and learning - from some of the best Quantum Engineers in the UK.

You're a Masters graduate in Physics and may have industry experience, you may also be someone who's completed a PhD in a different subject matter but has an interest in quantum computing with research or industry experience. Either way, if your interest and passion is in finding well crafted solutions to technical challenges while using hands-on engineering skills to build, fix and innovate, you're in the right place! You'll be working in a multidisciplinary team environment, so if you've enjoyed collaborating on coding projects, conducted self-motivated research, and are able to communicate your learnings and ideas back to a team, then you'll fit right in here. If you have experience building and simulating quantum circuits - or familiarity with the calibration of qubits - all the better - and we'd be especially keen to hear from you.

As part of the Quantum Applications and Benchmarking team, you'll work alongside 6 scientists - you'll be actively involved in:

• Preparation of quantum devices connected to quantum processing support-infrastructure including dilution refrigerators, control electronics and cryogenic refrigeration in line with system activation schedules.
• Measuring and characterising superconducting coaxmon qubits under the direction of Quantum Engineers and Senior Quantum Engineers, reporting back results and conclusions.
• Performing scientific analysis of design & processor limitations using Python or other with support from our highly experienced Quantum Engineers.
• Running experiments and following designs provided by your more experienced teammates seeking their guidance to help.
• Maintenance of all the process documentation, project plans and reports, that you;d expect as a professional engineer.
• Representing us at scientific settings events such as career and academia outreach and as part of collaborations we're forming.

You're going to need to be highly confident in Python for automation and in data analysis - we'll be looking forward to discussing your work here when we meet - with a sharp eye for detail, coupled with a creative mind that finds solutions to the unknowns. Adaptable and naturally curious, you won't shy away from exploring new ideas or challenging assumptions in a way that helps us achieve our goals.

Your ability to communicate scientific findings clearly - both in writing and in person - will be as important as your technical skills. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, working with others across the business and striving to ensure we hit our commercial and scientific milestones and learning along the way too. If you've dabbled in measuring and characterising qubits, that'd be a definite plus.

A Masters in physics or PhD in a related subject would be needed as this could be a well-established entry role into industry from academia. But if you've got proven industry experience too, then fantastic.

Research has shown that women are less likely than men to apply for this role if they do not have solid experience in 100% of these areas. Please know that this list is indicative and that we would still love to hear from you even if you feel you only are 75% match. Skills can be learnt, diversity cannot.