Quantum Hardware Engineer, Sensing

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About us

Silicon Quantum Computing is pioneering the future of quantum technology. As the world's first company to manufacture qubits with atomic precision, we're delivering quantum advantage today, not decades from now.

Founded by Professor Michelle Simmons, one of the world's leading materials scientists, SQC has achieved major breakthroughs including the first single-atom transistor and the first integrated circuit built with atomic precision. Our Chair, Simon Segars, former CEO of ARM, brings deep global experience as we scale our technology and commercial impact.

Our quantum machine learning chip, Watermelon, is already accelerating AI in ways classical systems can't match. We're generating significant revenue and working closely with multinational partners to solve complex problems with quantum solutions.

SQC is a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where people grow quickly and contribute meaningfully. If you're excited by deep tech, ambitious about your career, and ready to help shape the future of computing, we'd love to hear from you.

We're hiring a quantum engineer with expertise in cryogenic electronics and sensing. This role focuses on delivering a 30+ spin qubit system using atomically precise silicon qubits.

Based out of our head office on the UNSW Sydney campus, the engineer will collaborate with leading teams at SQC to help develop a scalable, error-corrected digital quantum computer. Responsibilities include designing, testing, optimising, and measuring a high-fidelity phosphorus nuclear spin processor, and developing novel measurement techniques for atomic qubits. A strong emphasis is placed on innovation, publishing, and patenting.

Reporting to Dr. Sam Gorman, Head of Quantum Systems Engineering, the role involves collaboration with students and team members but will have no direct reports.

• Develop and perform low noise, high frequency measurements of multi-qubit devices in silicon
• Assist in setting up, optimising, and operating experimental setups based on cryogenic dilution refrigerator
• Develop and optimise amplification chains for large-scale rf-cryogenic measurements
• Design and measure large-qubit systems to quantify sensor performance
• Conduct experiments, gather, compile, prepare, and analyse data
• Write and analyse the code for execution and analysis of the measurements
• Undertake analysis of project data for publication including the preparation of manuscripts
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of quantum physicists, engineers, technicians, postdoctoral researchers and PhD students to establish optimal setting for rapid development of atomic-scale silicon quantum processors

• Master's degree in physics, electrical engineering and/or experimental physics or equivalent and experience in measuring multi-qubit devices in either a commercial or academic environment
• Demonstrated experience using common RF and microwave test equipment (e.g., signal generators, spectrum analysers, network analysers, oscilloscopes)
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research
• Proficiency in contemporary programming languages, such as Python

For roles at SQC, expect 3-4 interviews, meeting a few members of the team and focusing on your core eligibility for the role, your skills and how they align, and finally your values and how they align. We\'ll give you a more specific runthrough if you\'re successful in making it to the first interview.

As part of our obligations to our clients, we require that successful candidates submit to background checks, including a National Police Check, Right to Work checks, as well as employment and qualifications verification. We won\'t contact anyone until we\'re confident there\'s a fit between SQC and yourself.

The best and simplest way is to apply directly here, rather than messaging anyone on the SQC team directly. If you have any questions that you\'d like answered before committing to applying, please feel free to email us at careers@sqc.com.au.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Design, and Manufacturing

Industries: Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and Technology, Information and Internet