Junior Quantum Engineer

Job title:

Junior Quantum Engineer

Company

Oxford Quantum Circuits

Job description

Junior Quantum EngineerOpportunityAs a Junior Quantum Engineer, you’ll work alongside our experimental team to prepare, undertake and document experiments with microwave and cryogenic resonator structures. This is a great opportunity for an individual without a PHD, with a strong interest in Quantum Computing to make a real impact in a cutting edge field.Remuneration

• £35,000-£40,000
• 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

RoleOur experimental team is looking for a keen, passionate individual to mentor and work alongside industry experts to gain valuable experimental skills. Initially you will work with others to support the set up, experiments and documentation with microwave and cryogenic resonator structures, in experimental terms. Once comfortable in this role, you will then have the chance to work independently. You will also have the opportunity to present your findings to your immediate team and wider, OQC community in the form of presentations and graphs.Person Specification

• Set up experiments for taking measurements in cryogenic environments.
• Perform, analyse and interpret microwave measurements of resonator structures.
• Gather data from measurements in a meticulous and timely manner
• Automate measurements and analyse with assistance from the team
• Document each stage in experimental detail throughout the experiment to understand ‘what’ and ‘how’ this has been done.
• Present results from experiments to the team and wider community

Skills and Experience

• Masters in either Physics, Material Science or Computer Science
• Genuine interest in Quantum Computing

Desired

• Basic understanding of Python
• Experience with setting up experiments
• Created and maintained documents using experimental language

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.About Our CompanyAt 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 Junior 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 andas 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!

Expected salary

£35000 – 45000 per year

Location

England

Job date

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:28:48 GMT

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