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Quantum Systems Stability & Sensitivity Engineer

Microsoft· Hardware Engineering
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Redmond, WA$102.1k - $202.2kfull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Engineering role focused on characterizing and improving stability and sensitivity of quantum hardware, with emphasis on electrical interference, vibration, rack layout, cabling, grounding, shielding, and fridge vibration in a scalable quantum computer. On-site with travel for site builds and upgrades; contributes to future system design and cross-disciplinary communication.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and resolve sources of electrical interference, signal pickup, mechanical vibration, and long‑term drift that affect quantum hardware and instrumentation.
  • Characterize how rack layout, cabling, grounding, shielding, and fridge vibration influence system stability and measurement sensitivity.
  • Build and validate test racks, including baseline measurements of system noise and stability.
  • Support rack buildout and upgrades across our sites — including hands-on assembly, cabling, grounding/shielding work, and on-site validation — regular travel to other Microsoft Quantum locations.
  • Perform expert-level troubleshooting of room temperature and cryogenic systems, including instrumentation faults, environmental noise, and mechanical issues.
  • Contribute to the design of future systems, recommending improvements to layout, cabling, shielding, grounding, and vibration isolation.
  • Analyze, document, and communicate the results of investigations and corrective actions to cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience
  • OR equivalent experience

Skills

Required:Electrical interference analysisVibration analysisCryogenic/room temperature system troubleshootingTest rack design/buildCable, grounding, shielding, and vibration isolation designData analysis and reporting
Nice to have:Programming for data acquisition (Python, MATLAB)
Last updated Oct 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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