Quantum Engineer – Vacuum & Electrical Systems

Quantum-Art • Goleta, CA

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About The Position

We are looking for a hands-on engineer or experimental physicist to develop and test advanced infrastructure for quantum systems. This is an R&D-focused position involving new vacuum techniques, electrical delivery methods, and system configurations designed to push performance beyond current limits. Candidates may come from physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related experimental field.

Requirements

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with complex scientific or experimental systems.
• Research background demonstrated through graduate work, publications, patents, or advanced R&D projects.
• Practical experience with high-vacuum, UHV, or XHV systems.
• Understanding of electrical noise, grounding, shielding, filtering, and signal integrity.
• Strong instrumentation, troubleshooting, and experimental-design skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test vacuum and electrical infrastructure for quantum hardware.
• Investigate new UHV/XHV techniques, materials, components, and system architectures.
• Develop low-noise DC, RF, high-voltage, and control-signal delivery methods.
• Design and evaluate feedthroughs, wiring, filtering, grounding, shielding, and in-vacuum assemblies.
• Build experimental setups and characterize vacuum, electrical noise, stability, and system performance.
• Analyze data, identify root causes, and translate results into improved designs.
• Automate measurements and testing using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Collaborate with physicists and mechanical, electrical, control, and systems engineers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level