Quantum Engineer - RF Control Hardware

Opportunity

OQC are currently looking for a talented Quantum Engineer to join our growing team as we look to build and deploy groundbreaking Quantum Computers. As a Quantum Engineer with experience of RF control hardware, you’ll get the opportunity to work with software engineers and our RnD team on a variety of experiments and projects

Role

As a Quantum Engineer in our material and devices area, you’ll be working on complex experiments to solve technical problems that allow us to design, build and deploy quantum computers into collocated data centres globally. 

Skills + experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have an inquisitive nature and be keen on solving complex issues. 

Ideally you’ll have:

• A relevant PhD or industry experience within RF control hardware or quantum computing
• Experience of writing python code for RF control hardware 
• The ability to work with people of different technical backgrounds including software engineers 
• Knowledge of how to deploy and test hardware in cryogenics
• Strong data analysis and presentation skills
• Experience of time resolved RF measurements

£52k - £65k 

• 25 Days holiday 
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• EAP cash plan
• Group life and group income protection
• Hybrid working
• Cycle to work scheme
• EV Car Scheme 
• Gym and wellness benefits

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 a 75% match. Skills can be learnt, diversity cannot.

5 Company

At OQC, we see a brighter future for all, enabled by quantum.

Together we are pioneering cutting-edge quantum computers that unlock transformative discoveries, from advancing drug modelling to revolutionising battery technology. Our mission is to put quantum in the hands of humanity, empowering customers to discover new commercial and scientific frontiers.

When you join OQC, you become part of a diverse team of innovators, creators, and problem solvers. We bring together some of the brightest minds in quantum physics, nanotechnologies, hardware, software and commercial operations. Each team member brings a unique skill set and are united by our values, which guide us in everything we do - how we work, how we collaborate and how we shape the future of our industry.

Are you ready to help us build this future?

APPLY NOW!

Please use the link provided to apply for the role of Quantum Engineer.  To aid your application, it will be beneficial to provide us with a cover letter outlining why you think you would be a good fit for the role and what attracts you to OQC. We look forward to hearing from you!

At OQC we are not just hoping you’ll fit in our culture. We aspire to thrive, as a company and as people, thanks to your diversity of thought and background. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing our team members with a work environment free from discrimination, where everyone is treated with respect. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, talent and merit and all our colleagues share in the responsibility for fulfilling our commitment to diversity. We look forward to meeting you!

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