Microwave Design and Layout Engineer
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The Microwave Design and Layout Engineer designs and tests scalable microwave readout circuitry for topological qubits. The role codesigns readout systems with evolving qubit designs and control requirements, develops tools and processes for quantum research, and documents, analyzes, interprets, and presents design results. It also involves cross-team collaboration, customer and peer presentations, and work in an AI-first environment using modern AI tools.
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Work schedules are flexible with in-office requirements of about 3 days / week. Design and test scalable microwave readout circuitry for topological qubits. Interface across teams to codesign the readout system with evolving qubit designs and control requirements, while making efficient use of company expertise. Document work, analyze, interpret and present design results, and participate in opportunities to present to customers and network with peers. Use engineering best practices to build tools and processes necessary to enable progress in quantum research. You'll incorporate tips and techniques and help develop tools for users to aid in work internally and externally. Uphold safety standards and practices including compliance with policies, adherence to safety in a variety of work environments, and escalating issues with appropriate urgency. You may assist in defining and implementing safety protocols. Embody our Culture and Values Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field. OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their U.S. permanent residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable. Doctorate in Physics, Engineering, or related field OR Master's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment OR equivalent experience. Experience with filter design. Demonstrated ability with microwave design and layout for PCBs and ICs. Experience with radio-frequency based measurements. Ability to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools to drive innovation and efficiency (e.g., measurement, performance modeling and analysis, research gathering, day-to-day task automation). Ability to work in an “AI-first” environment using modern AI tools to accelerate discovery through hardware development.
How this job compares
Set against the 10,429 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Washington median$121–185K/yr265 salary ranges
- US median$44–56/hr398 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 314 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Washington and 10,429 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 8,671 postings).
- Education
- 6,713 of the 10,429 open Electrical Engineer jobs (64%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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