IBM
Quantum Hardware Engineer
IBM Quantum is seeking candidates for an entry level Hardware Engineer position at the T.J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, NY.
Responsibilities The role will focus on advancing IBM Quantum systems through mechanical design, fabrication, characterization, and overall development of the hardware used to build quantum computers. Tasks include operating lab equipment, sample preparation, programming, data collection, data analysis, characterization, and supporting more experienced engineers in executing experiments.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Ability to independently troubleshoot and solve complex problems.
Ability to communicate and work with an interdisciplinary team of electrical engineers, fabrication engineers, and experimental physicists.
Strong attention to detail.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (materials science, electrical engineering, chemistry, physics, applied physics, etc.)
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Expertise working hands‑on with lab equipment.
Ability to create CAD models for mechanical components.
Machining experience.
Experience with characterization techniques (e.g. optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, etc.).
Programming experience (especially Python).
Experience with HFSS, circuit, or microwave simulations.
Job Details Work arrangement: Onsite
Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, United States
Employment type: Regular
Annual Salary Range: $84,000.00 – $144,000.00
Position type: Entry Level
Visa Sponsorship: None – you must be able to work without a current or future visa sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employment IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected under applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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Responsibilities The role will focus on advancing IBM Quantum systems through mechanical design, fabrication, characterization, and overall development of the hardware used to build quantum computers. Tasks include operating lab equipment, sample preparation, programming, data collection, data analysis, characterization, and supporting more experienced engineers in executing experiments.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Ability to independently troubleshoot and solve complex problems.
Ability to communicate and work with an interdisciplinary team of electrical engineers, fabrication engineers, and experimental physicists.
Strong attention to detail.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (materials science, electrical engineering, chemistry, physics, applied physics, etc.)
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Expertise working hands‑on with lab equipment.
Ability to create CAD models for mechanical components.
Machining experience.
Experience with characterization techniques (e.g. optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, etc.).
Programming experience (especially Python).
Experience with HFSS, circuit, or microwave simulations.
Job Details Work arrangement: Onsite
Location: Yorktown Heights, New York, United States
Employment type: Regular
Annual Salary Range: $84,000.00 – $144,000.00
Position type: Entry Level
Visa Sponsorship: None – you must be able to work without a current or future visa sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employment IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected under applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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