Position Summary

We have ongoing job openings for graduates / researchers / engineers to work with world-leading atomic electronics and quantum computing teams at Silicon Quantum Computing Pty Limited (SQC) based at UNSW Sydney.

The Quantum Engineer supports the development of a large-scale analogue quantum integrated circuit as the team works to scale to >1000-quantum dot architectures within the decade. In particular, the Quantum Engineer develops the cryogenic measurement capabilities of the Coulomb-confined quantum dots in silicon, the benchmarking protocols for analogue quantum processors, and architectures for quantum simulation.

This position reports to Professor Michelle Simmons and will work closely with Dr. Sam Gorman the Quantum Systems Engineering lead as well alongside other staff and students at SQC and researchers from the Centre for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology (CQC²T). While this role does not have any direct reports, it is expected that they will assist where necessary with the supervision of other team members.

We are interested to hear from applicants with a broad range of career stages and backgrounds including academics, professionals, electrical engineers, software engineers, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students nearing the completion of their degrees. The role and remuneration will be tailored to your expertise.

 

About SQC

SQC is an Australian private company, located at UNSW Sydney, at the forefront of global efforts to build a commercial-scale quantum computer and bring quantum computing to market. It was formed in May 2017 by the Commonwealth of Australia, UNSW Sydney, Telstra Corporation, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and the State of New South Wales. It was funded with A$83 million to acquire a portfolio of world-leading silicon quantum computing intellectual property (IP) developed over the previous twenty years at the Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communications Technology (CQC2T) and to commence a technical development program to build a silicon quantum computer.

Since May 2017, SQC has assembled a world-class team of quantum scientists, engineers and technicians, specialist equipment and globally unique laboratories at UNSW to further its program. In addition to its core processor technology, SQC is developing a ‘full stack’ quantum computer to ensure it can deliver a useful and manufacturable quantum device.

 

Opportunities and Accountabilities

+ Develop and perform low noise measurements of analogue devices in silicon.

+ Operate and maintain specialised electronic equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, vector signal generators, DACs and ADCs).

+ Assist in the development of hardware and software for processor measurements (alongside hardware and software teams).

+ Assist in the maintenance and operation of a cryogenic dilution refrigerator.

+ Assist with the maintenance of laboratory computer hardware and software infrastructure.

+ Work with a multidisciplinary team of quantum physicists, engineers, technicians, postdoctoral researchers, and PhD students to establish optimal setups for performing high-fidelity measurements.

With further experience

In addition to the above:

+ Develop and implement novel analogue quantum algorithms.

+ Make a significant contribution to the field of quantum information.

+ Where appropriate, take leadership of research projects.

+ Assist in the supervision of Honours and/or higher degree researchers.

 

About the applicant

+ A Masters’ degree in physics, electrical engineering or equivalent in either a commercial or academic environment.

+ Demonstrated experience with using common RF and microwave test equipment (e.g., signal generators, spectrum analysers, network analysers, oscilloscopes).

+ Demonstrated experience with Python (or similar programming language).

+ Excellent IT skills, including experience with word processing such as MS-WORD, LaTex or equivalent.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all stakeholders.

+ Well-organised, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

+ Demonstrated ability to think logically, create solutions and make informed decisions.

+ Ability and willingness to work in a team where credit is shared.

+ Ability to implement equal opportunity and diversity policies and programs.

+ Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

With further experience

In addition to the above:

+ A PhD in physics, electrical engineering and/or experimental physics or equivalent in either a commercial or academic environment.

+ Demonstrated experience of low noise cryogenic measurement of solid-state quantum devices.

+ Demonstrated experience of setting up or running a cryogenic dilution refrigerator.

+ Demonstrated internationally significant research in quantum effects in nanostructure devices, mesoscopic physics, and quantum transport.

+ Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.

+ An excellent research track record in the discipline area as evidenced by conference presentations and publications.