Materials Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or a related field and at least 1 year of industry or research and development experience; postdoctoral research may count toward experience, or a Master's degree in one of these fields and at least 4 years of such experience, or a Bachelor's degree in one of these fields and at least 6 years of such experience, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Must provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status for assessment of eligibility to access export-controlled information; citizenship will be verified with a valid passport, with other documents applicable for lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency, including measurement, performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, and day-to-day task automation.
• Ability to work in an AI-first environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or a related field and at least 3 years of industry or research and development experience; postdoctoral research may count toward experience, or a Master's degree in one of these fields and at least 6 years of such experience, or a Bachelor's degree in one of these fields and at least 8 years of such experience, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with ERP and PLM systems such as SAP, Oracle, Windchill, Agile, or Arena.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Proficient organizational skills and a high commitment to data accuracy and documentation discipline.
• Experience managing technical inventory, procuring COTS components, or supporting lab hardware operations.
• Proficient communication skills and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary engineering, research, and operations teams.
• Experience in quantum systems, advanced hardware, physics-driven R&D, or high-performance computing environments.
• Experience leading programs with external stakeholders such as research partners, government programs, and suppliers.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes, readiness reviews, and complex lab- or facility-based deployments.
• Competent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort communicating at deep technical and executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of Quantum Systems Engineering BOM from concept through prototype, engineering builds, and production readiness.
• Create, update, and maintain Engineering BOMs across PLM and ERP systems for quantum hardware assemblies.
• Ensure accuracy of part numbers, descriptions, hierarchical structure, and revision history for complex mechanical, electrical, and cryogenic systems.
• Maintain Master BOMs, configuration baselines, and documentation packages across prototype, pilot, and production-intent builds.
• Execute and document ECOs, ECRs, and PCNs.
• Support CCB activities through data preparation, documentation quality checks, and record maintenance.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, fabrication, and lab teams to ensure clean data flow from design intent through physical builds.
• Support NPI by ensuring BOM readiness, configuration documentation, and build kit accuracy.
• Audit engineering documentation, including drawings, CAD models, routing, and BOMs, to ensure alignment and traceability.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering and operations to reconcile discrepancies, clarify specifications, and maintain data integrity.
• Maintain compliance with internal documentation standards, configuration policies, and audit-ready processes.
• Review and maintain Master Drawing Lists and subsystem drawing packages.
• Embody Microsoft’s Culture and Values.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation; additional benefits and pay information is available through Microsoft Careers.