Senior Quantum Systems Electrical Engineer

Overview
Microsoft Quantum is dedicated to solving the world's intractable problems and forever altering our economic, industrial, academic, and societal landscape. In just hours or days, a quantum computer can solve complex problems that would otherwise take today's computers billions of years! This has massive implications for research in healthcare, energy, environmental systems, smart materials, and more. Most importantly, Microsoft brings the only scalable quantum system to the broadest set of customers. For more information about our team, visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum.
Are you passionate about quantum device measurement techniques, electronics, and radio frequency design? Do you want to be part of the next revolution in computing? Microsoft is looking for you! Join our team a Senior Quantum Systems Electrical Engineer to build a quantum computer based on topologically protected qubits.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we're dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments and tests for our quantum measurement system to improve specific aspects of performance and measurement speed.
• Work with quantum measurement physicists to address and fix quantum measurement system bug reports.
• Perform electronic circuit design, schematic capture, printed circuit board layout, component selection, bill of materials specification.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, testing, and repair of precision quantum instruments.
• Write subsystem and system level specifications and verification plans, and test reports.
• Design, develop, build, and deploy new quantum test equipment as needed for the program.

Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, or related field AND 4+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
  • OR Doctorate in Electrical Engineering or Physics, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position
  • OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.
• 5% domestic and international travel will be required.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience preferred, relevant to the capabilities and responsibilities described above and encompassing:
  • Excellent hands-on bench skills including use of high-speed oscilloscope, vector network analyzer, time-domain reflectometer to validate and troubleshoot RF and high speed circuits.
  • Competent problem solving and debug and failure analysis skills with a solid understanding RF and low noise circuit engineering principles and analytical techniques
  • Proficiency in Spice circuit simulation tools
• Proficient communication skills required, including the ability to clearly express technical concepts in verbal and written forms.
• Experience with Altium CAD tools
• Experience with lock-in amplifiers and low noise measurements a plus
• Experience with electromagnetic compatibility

Quantum Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $145,800 - $238,600 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
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