Guest Engineer

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role:

Fermilab’s Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems National Quantum Center (SQMS) is seeking a motivated Guest Engineer for the quantum computing co-design department. The selected candidate will help in the research and development of controls for superconducting quantum processing units. This is a 12-month appointment.

What your day-to-day as the SQMS Guest Engineer at Fermilab will look like:

• Enable experiments and applications on superconducting quantum processing units.
• Integrate and test microwave systems for superconducting quantum computing.
• Deploy hardware and software controls for qubit characterization and readout and support scientific experiments through hands-on work with quantum computing testbeds.
• Perform experiments, analyze results, and report findings to principal investigators at the SQMS Center.
• Develop and document engineering designs which may involve a variety of complex features, advanced techniques, or innovative applications.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Master’s Degree in Electronics Engineering or Physics

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Experience with quantum computing devices from either a theoretical or experimental perspective.
• Experience with microwave equipment.
• Experience with Python programming.

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care
  

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
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What To Expect Next:
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