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RF Engineer
Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC). Design and develop passive RF/microwave circuitry, PCBs and packaging for quantum control and readout systems .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing RF and microwave circuitry, with a strong focus on signal integrity and performance optimization. Proficient in using simulation tools and methodologies to translate engineering requirements into practical RF solutions for quantum control systems.
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RF And Microwave TechnologyPCB DesignMicrowave Analysis ToolsElectromagnetic SimulationSignal Integrity Optimization
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Hard Skills
RF Circuit DesignMicrowave Circuitry PrototypingSignal-To-Noise Performance AnalysisTechnical DocumentationElectromagnetic Interference ManagementCryogenic Component DesignAnalogue/Digital ConvertersDSP ExperiencePython ScriptingFEA Tools
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
ANSYSElectronic Design ToolsLaboratory InstrumentationMicrowave Analysis Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree In Electronics
Industry Keywords
Quantum Control SystemsRF SolutionsCryogenic EnvironmentsTechnical ValidationSupplier Engagement
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and develop passive RF/microwave circuitry, PCBs and packaging for quantum control and readout systems
- Translate engineering requirements into RF designs that deliver required signal performance while managing electromagnetic interference
- Simulate, prototype and characterise RF solutions using microwave analysis tools, FEA, electromagnetic tools and laboratory instrumentation
- Optimise signal integrity, signal-to-noise performance, filtering and microwave I/O performance through iterative design and testing
- Analyse test results and identify opportunities to improve RF designs, components and testing approaches
- Own RF solutions through technical validation, documentation, supplier engagement and handover into live quantum computing systems
- Collaborate across hardware, engineering and supply chain teams
- Provide RF expertise and support technical installations in the UK and internationally
- Work within the Advanced Product Development team to take RF solutions from requirements and simulation through prototyping, characterisation and deployment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong practical experience working with RF and microwave technology, ideally in the 4-10 GHz range
- Hands-on experience designing passive RF systems and components
- PCB design experience
- Strong understanding of RF/microwave principles, theory and design techniques
- Experience designing, simulating, prototyping and testing RF or microwave circuitry and systems
- Experience using electronic design, FEA, electromagnetic (EM) simulation, and microwave analysis tools
- Ability to gather technical requirements and translate them into practical designs
- Ability to clearly communicate design progress and results
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronics or a related discipline
- Experience with ANSYS or similar electronic simulation and analysis tools is nice to have
- PCB layout experience is advantageous
- Experience designing RF solutions for cryogenic environments or working with cryogenic components is nice to have
- Experience with analogue/digital converters and DSP is nice to have
- Python or similar scripting experience for analysis, automation or testing is nice to have
- Experience supporting RF hardware through deployment into live technical systems is nice to have
Benefits
Comp & perks- £260 million Series C funding round mentioned as company context, not an individual compensation benefit
- Culture of bold innovation
- Opportunity to work with unique lab infrastructure
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of quantum computing and contribute to redefining the limits of computation
- Benefits and positive work culture information available via the OQC careers page