Quantum Engineer – Superconducting Amplifiers, RF Design

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)

. Develop, model and optimise superconducting amplifier technologies and their integration into quantum processor readout systems .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeReading • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £260,000,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in RF and microwave circuit design, superconducting amplifier technologies, and scientific programming with Python. Capable of independently delivering complex technical projects while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

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RF And Microwave Circuit DesignSuperconducting Amplifier TechnologiesScientific Programming In PythonCircuit And Electromagnetic SimulationsCryogenic Measurement Systems

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Hard Skills

Circuit DesignExperimental CharacterisationSimulation And OptimisationMicrowave InstrumentationDevice LayoutImpedance MatchingSignal RoutingNoise AnalysisBandwidth AnalysisStability Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration Across DisciplinesMentoring Colleagues

Tools & Technologies

Python-Based Simulation ToolsAutomation ToolsMeasurement ToolsMicrowave Networks

Certifications & Qualifications

PhD In PhysicsPhD In Electrical EngineeringPhD In Quantum Engineering

Industry Keywords

Superconducting CircuitsLow-Noise Microwave SystemsJosephson Parametric AmplifiersTravelling-Wave Parametric AmplifiersBroadband Impedance-Matching NetworksSuperconducting Quantum Computing Hardware

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, model and optimise superconducting amplifier technologies and their integration into quantum processor readout systems
Design, simulate and optimise superconducting amplifier circuits and microwave environments
Develop and characterise amplifier devices, investigating gain, bandwidth, noise, saturation and stability
Design RF and microwave networks for impedance matching, coupling, filtering, pumping and signal routing
Develop physical device layouts and collaborate with fabrication and packaging teams
Plan and conduct room-temperature and cryogenic measurements
Validate simulations, investigate discrepancies and drive evidence-based design improvements
Build and improve Python-based simulation, automation, optimisation and measurement tools
Own technical investigations and development work packages
Collaborate across readout, experimental engineering, software, fabrication and packaging teams
Document findings and share specialist expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong practical experience in RF and microwave circuit design, analysis and experimental characterisation
Experience with superconducting amplifier technologies, superconducting circuits or closely related low-noise microwave systems
Proven experience developing and interpreting circuit and electromagnetic simulations, including understanding modelling assumptions and limitations
Experience designing, developing or characterising electronic or microwave devices, with an understanding of fabrication, packaging and integration constraints
Strong scientific programming skills, preferably Python, for simulation, numerical optimisation, automation and experimental data analysis
Experience developing or improving scientific simulation, measurement or optimisation workflows within a research or engineering environment
Hands-on experience using RF and microwave instrumentation
Knowledge of microwave networks, impedance matching and device layout for fabrication
Track record of independently delivering complex technical projects or work packages
Strong communication and collaboration skills across specialist technical disciplines
A PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Quantum Engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research and development experience demonstrating the required technical expertise
Nice-to-have: experience with Josephson parametric amplifiers, travelling-wave parametric amplifiers or other superconducting nonlinear devices
Nice-to-have: knowledge of nonlinear circuit modelling, parametric mixing or amplifier stability analysis
Nice-to-have: experience developing microwave filters, broadband impedance-matching networks or related RF technologies
Nice-to-have: experience with cryogenic microwave measurement systems or superconducting quantum computing hardware
Nice-to-have: experience integrating amplifier technologies into superconducting qubit readout systems
Nice-to-have: experience developing shared scientific software, automated measurement systems or reusable analysis frameworks
Nice-to-have: experience mentoring colleagues, providing specialist technical guidance or contributing to technical reviews

Benefits

Comp & perks

Culture of bold innovation
Access to unique lab infrastructure
Opportunity to work on technologies redefining the limits of computation
Benefits and positive work culture (details provided via the careers link)