Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)
Senior RF Engineer
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Senior RF Engineer – Advanced Product Development • OQC
We're not just theorising about the future—we're building it. Born from bold innovation, OQC has transitioned quantum computing from an academic prospect into a commercial reality. And the best part? It’s only just getting exciting.
About the Role
As a Senior RF Engineer, you’ll design, develop, and optimise the RF systems that form the backbone of OQC’s quantum computing platform. Operating at the frontier of cutting-edge hardware, systems engineering, and quantum technology, you’ll tackle critical RF challenges to elevate the performance, reliability, and scalability of our quantum computers.
You’ll lead as a technical specialist within the Advanced Product Development team — shaping RF and microwave solutions for quantum control and readout, from concept through to deployment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- System Architecture: Lead RF control, readout, and packaging solutions to meet demanding system requirements.
- Design & Simulation: Develop, simulate, and optimize RF and microwave circuitry using advanced modelling tools and lab-based experimentation.
- Characterisation: Drive RF tests, including microwave I/O analysis, filter design, signal-to-noise optimization, and performance validation.
- Problem-Solving: Investigate complex technical anomalies, conduct root-cause analyses, and implement data-driven design enhancements.
- Integration: Collaborate with hardware, systems, and cryogenic engineering teams across the quantum computing stack.
- Supplier Engagement: Manage technical interactions with RF suppliers, evaluate components, and support hardware quality assurance.
- Leadership: Provide technical guidance, mentor engineers, and contribute to roadmap planning, delivery forecasting, and engineering best practices.
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What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Proven experience in developing RF and microwave hardware solutions.
- Strong expertise in RF design, simulation, modelling and validation techniques.
- Hands-on experience with RF lab testing, characterisation methodologies, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to independently resolve complex technical and integration challenges.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
- Excellent stakeholder communication, technical documentation, and data analysis skills.
- Knowledge of balancing technical trade-offs, risk assessment, and performance/manufacturability.
- Experience interfacing with supply chains, technical partners, and vendors.
- Project ownership capabilities, with hands-on mentoring of engineer teams.
- Degree in Electronics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
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Nice-to-Have
- Postgraduate specialization in RF/Microwave Engineering, Electronics, or Physics.
- Experience leading complex technical projects or engineering workstreams.
- Relevant experience in advanced technology, research, or highly regulated sectors.
- Familiarity with project planning, risk analysis, or process improvement methodologies.
- Python scripting skills.
- Strong leadership, influence, adaptability, and creativity in high-stakes environments.
Why Join OQC?
Join a dynamic team pioneering the next era of computational innovation. At OQC, you’ll: ✔ Work with bold innovators shaping quantum computation. ✔ Utilize unique, world-class lab infrastructure. ✔ See tangible impact as your work redefines computational limits.
Explore our culture, benefits, and career opportunities here: OQC Careers
Interviews commence: 18th June
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