Quantum Engineer (R&D)

Quantum Engineer (RnD) 

Opportunity

This brand new role is an exciting opportunity to work with next generation information in our Research and Development team. You will strive to create a hardware platform for quantum error correction whilst working alongside field experts. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward thinking company right at the heart of quantum technology. 

As a Quantum Engineer in Research and Development you’ll be doing things that have never been done before and setting industry standards.

• £55k - £68k

• Full remuneration (where possible) including salary banding / bonus / equity / benefits package
• 25 Days holiday 
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• EAP cash plan
• Group life and group income protection
• Hybrid working
• Cycle to work scheme
• EV Car Scheme 
• Gym and wellness benefits

• Reading Based - Hybrid Working

Role

OQC are currently looking for a talented Quantum Engineer to join our Research and Development team which currently stands at 11 talented members of staff. You will contribute to the development of OQC’s hardware efficient quantum error detection architecture. The team's focus is around inception, design and measurement of novel qubits, gates and coupling. You will assist in the design, simulation, measurement and characterisation of novel superconducting hardware platforms for quantum error correction. This role is purely R&D, therefore you will not be required to work on the deployed systems or existing hardware technologies. 

Skills + experience

• Relevant PhD or postdoc in physics
• Experience in the field of superconducting circuits for quantum computing
• Design and simulation of superconducting qubits
• Experimental design and measurement/characterisation of superconducting qubits
• Record of publishing scientific papers
• Experience in numerical and analytical modelling of quantum circuits

Research has shown that women are less likely than men to apply for this role if they do not have solid experience in 100% of these areas. Please know that this list is indicative and that we would still love to hear from you even if you feel you only are a 75% match. Skills can be learnt, diversity cannot.

Company

At OQC, we see a brighter future for all, enabled by quantum.

Together we are pioneering cutting-edge quantum computers that unlock transformative discoveries, from advancing drug modelling to revolutionising battery technology. Our mission is to put quantum in the hands of humanity, empowering customers to discover new commercial and scientific frontiers.

When you join OQC, you become part of a diverse team of innovators, creators, and problem solvers. We bring together some of the brightest minds in quantum physics, nanotechnologies, hardware, software and commercial operations. Each team member brings a unique skill set and are united by our values, which guide us in everything we do - how we work, how we collaborate and how we shape the future of our industry.

Are you ready to help us build this future?

APPLY NOW!

Please use the link provided to apply for the role of Quantum Engineer.  To aid your application, it will be beneficial to provide us with a cover letter outlining why you think you would be a good fit for the role and what attracts you to OQC. We look forward to hearing from you!

At OQC we are not just hoping you’ll fit in our culture. We aspire to thrive, as a company and as people, thanks to your diversity of thought and background. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing our team members with a work environment free from discrimination, where everyone is treated with respect. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, talent and merit and all our colleagues share in the responsibility for fulfilling our commitment to diversity. We look forward to meeting you!

Last updated on Aug 23, 2024