Quantum Systems Stability & Sensitivity Engineer

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Location:

United States, Washington, Redmond Salary: USD $85,400 - $168,100 per year

Employment type:

Full-Time Work site: 3 days / week in-office

Role type:
Individual Contributor Travel: 25-50%
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Quantum Computing Discipline:
Quantum Engineering Company:
Microsoft Overview Microsoft ’s Quantum Hardware organization is developing breakthrough computing systems that unite advanced physics, high-performance electronics, and world-class engineering. At Microsoft Quantum, we aim to empower science and scientists to solve the world’s biggest problems by realizing advanced computing platforms at the intersection of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum information technology. Microsoft Quantum will change the world of computing and help solve some of humankind’s currently unsolvable problems.

For more information about our team, visit Azure Quantum Computing | Microsoft Azure.

We are seeking a Quantum Systems Stability & Sensitivity Engineer to support electronics rack assembly, instrumentation integration, RF hardware installation, networking setup, and lab operations for quantum hardware test environments. This role focuses on building and maintaining clean, repeatable room-temperature rack configurations, supporting instrument bring-up and debug, and collaborating closely with electrical, RF, controls, software, and lab operations teams.

At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.

Responsibilities Assemble, cable, label, and maintain room-temperature electronics racks used for laboratory instrumentation, control, readout, and test infrastructure.

Install and configure rack-mounted instruments, power distribution, RF hardware, cabling, patch panels, network-connected equipment, and supporting peripherals according to documented procedures.

Operate lab tools and equipment in accordance with ESD, safety, and basic electronics lab best practices.

Support rack bring-up and first-line debug for instrumentation, RF signal paths, control hardware, networked equipment, and software-controlled measurement setups.

Use Python 3.x scripts, tools, and custom libraries to support instrument control, configuration checks, automation, data collection, and troubleshooting.

Apply familiarity with DHCP and networking best practices to assist with network configuration, connectivity checks, addressing issues, and escalation of instrumentation network problems.

Embody our Culture and Values.

Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fieldOR equivalent experience

Other Requirements Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

Microsoft Cloud Background Check:
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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…