Senior Quantum Characterization Engineer

United StatesPosted Aug 6, 2026

Demonstrate expertise with and performs measurement techniques to advance quantum practices and devices Identify opportunities to streamline and automate quantum measurements Develop hypotheses, designs experiments, and modify future experiments based on results Seek, understand, and utilize technical input across technical fields Other Embody our culture and values Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field AND 6+ years' experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Master's Degree in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field AND 4+ years' experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Doctorate in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field AND 1+ years' experience in industry or in a research and development environment Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day to day task automation). Ability to design and build AI agents/copilots that assist with experiment setup, log triage, measurement report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval (e.g. instrument manuals, design docs) Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field AND 8+ years' experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Master's Degree in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field AND 6+ years' experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Doctorate in Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field AND 3+ years' experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience with structural characterization techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, atomic force microscopy, and optical imaging 3+ years of experience with electrical characterization techniques such as Hall effect and capacitance-voltage measurements Experience with superconductor-semiconductor hybrid materials or III/V semiconductors Experience with operation of cryostats for low-temperature electrical characterization Proficiency with scientific programming and data analysis tools (e.g., Python) Demonstrated ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams

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