Superconducting Electronics Measurement Engineer

Key Skills

Automation, Lean Six Sigma, Mathematics, MATLAB Programming, Python Programming, Statistics

Job Description

The Quantum Information and Integrated Nanosystems Group conducts quantum information science research from a shared foundation of innovative control-signal design, outstanding fabrication tools, and well-equipped measurement laboratories. The group has a broad range of experimental and prototyping activities. The group's quantum information science activities include the development of superconducting and trapped-ion qubits, and quantum sensing with nitrogen­ vacancy centers in diamond. In addition, the group has robust capabilities in classical superconducting circuits and integrated photonics. These component technologies are used in synergy with quantum information science demonstrations, as well as in standalone applications that include beyond-CMOS circuit technologies, energy-starved sensors, compact optical communication and laser radar transceivers, and microwave photonic signal processing.

Job Description

Our Group seeks a highly motivated technical staff member to join our Superconducting Electronics (SCE) team. The successful candidate will participate in the design, test, and measurement of state-of-the-art superconducting classical integrated circuits. The candidate will work closely within our diverse, vertically integrated team that spans the full range of circuit design and simulation, circuit fabrication, packaging, and device testing. Through this work, we are driving the performance and utility of superconducting classical computing technology.

The new team member’s primary responsibilities will include performing experimental characterization of superconducting circuits, including:

• Performing DC to microwave measurements of cryogenic circuits

• Developing and integrating new test hardware and software for circuit characterization

• Operating both new and existing cryogenic hardware

• Advancing statistical analysis and modeling of circuit yield and reliability

• Driving the development cycle where test data informs future circuit design and device fabrication

Required

• Master’s or PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Analytical Sciences, Data Sciences, or a related discipline, and 3+ years of experience post-graduation

• Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced research environment with multi-disciplinary teams

• Experience working with precision measurements with low-noise electronics

• Experience conducting data-driven yield characterization and circuit reliability analysis

Desired skills and experience

• Scientific programming (Python, MATLAB, LabView, Mathematica, etc.)

• Experience with automation of laboratory measurements and data processing

• RF/microwave device design and measurement

• CMOS research and development / measurement

• Cryogenic system operation

• A familiarity with wafer-scale device fabrication and chip-level packaging

• Six-Sigma, Design of Experiments, or other process improvement methodology experience

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Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.