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Quantum Engineer
Quantum Scientist – HITACHI EUROPE LTD.
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Job ID: R0135097
Company Overview
Hitachi operates across four key sectors—Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries—via its Social Innovation Business (SIB), combining IT, OT, and products to advance a harmonised society balancing environmental wellbeing, economic growth, and social impact.
Through Lumada, Hitachi leverages data, technology, and domain knowledge to address global challenges. In FY2024, revenues reached 9,783.3 billion yen, supporting a global workforce of ~280,000 employees across 618 subsidiaries.
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The Opportunity & Role Overview
The Hitachi Cambridge Laboratory (HCL)—partnering with the University of Cambridge Physics Department since 1989—specialises in the intersection of quantum physics and emerging technologies. Based in the state-of-the-art Ray Dolby Centre (Cavendish Laboratory), HCL has been at the forefront of silicon-based quantum computing research for nearly a decade.
This role involves:
- RF measurements of test qubits fabricated at IMEC’s facilities in Belgium.
- Hands-on work with quantum dot quantum control, calibration, benchmarking, and coherent qubit operations.
- Access to a fully-equipped dilution refrigerator for testing, coupling, control, and readout.
- Opportunities for short-term travel to join Hitachi’s global quantum computing team in Japan.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and analyse quantum dot-based qubit experiments, ensuring high coherence, fidelity, and scalability.
- Contribute to characterisation and benchmarking of control hardware (e.g., gate timing, error correction protocols).
- Collaborate on new qubit designs, production parameters, and long-term scalability strategies for large-scale silicon quantum processors.
- Travelling to Belgium (IMEC) and Japan to facilitate cross-lab research coordination.
- Contribute to technical reports, conference presentations, and scientific publications.
- Support the manufacturer demonstrates practical advancements toward a fault-tolerant quantum computer.
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Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Experience
- A PhD in Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline (exceptions considered for exceptional candidates with strong industrial experience).
- Prior postdoctoral or industry experience is valuable but not mandatory.
- Strong background in:
- Quantum dot physics, particularly for computing applications.
- Experimental techniques for quantum system characterisation (spin qubits, coherent control, or low-temperature measurements).
- Alternative qubit technologies (e.g., trapped ions, superconducting circuits) which may be transferable.
Technical Skills
✔ Hands-on experience with qubit calibration, gate fidelity benchmarking, or quantum circuit execution. ✔ Proficiency in programming (Python preferred) for data analysis and automated control. ✔ Experience with status monitoring tools (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, or custom code Rev2 or SimApps). ✔ Principles of optical signal analysis and manipulation, including super-resolution imaging.
Soft Skills
- Self-motivated scientist with a problem-solving mindset capable of tackling scaling challenges.
- Strong collaborative abilities in a fast-moving interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent communicator, able to convey complex ideas through publications, talks, and reports.
- Commitment to pioneering research within Hitachi’s global quantum ecosystem.
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Benefits Package
Company-Funded Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance (with options to buy up to 5 additional days/year).
- Holiday Banking: Carry forward unused holidays for future use.
- Group Personal Pension for long-term financial planning.
- Private Medical Insurance (including optional family coverage).
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
- Personal Accident Insurance for added protection.
Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Funded)
- Cycle-to-Work scheme.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Dental insurance (with optional coverage for dependent children).
- Health screenings.
Physical dining card for convenient on-site meals.
Our Values & Inclusive Culture
Hitachi is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and fostering environments where diverse talents thrive. Our organisational values—Wa (Harmony), Makoto (Sincerity), and Kaitakusha-Seishin (Pioneering Spirit)—shape a global workplace where innovation and integrity drive progress.
Join us as we address humanity’s greatest challenges—from quantum computing advancements to sustainable infrastructure. Every team member contributes to creating new possibilities and turning bold ideas into reality.
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