R&D Engineer – Thin Film Materials
Core
Design, fabricate, and test advanced superconducting components (specifically SNSPDs) integrated into million-qubit quantum systems.
Role type
R&D Engineer (Thin Film Materials)
Builds
High-performance superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) for utility-scale quantum computers
Domain
Quantum computing / Silicon photonics / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Thin film growth, Metrology, PVD/CVD/MBE deposition, Superconducting materials, Data analysis (Python/Excel/JMP), XRD/AFM/SEM/TEM/SIMS/STEM/EELS, Cryogenic electrical measurements
Preferred skills
Microfabrication, Cleanroom environments, Nanoscale device physics, Low-temperature electrical characterization, Test setup automation, Material-to-device performance correlation
Technologies
PVD, CVD, MBE, XRD, AFM, SEM, TEM, SIMS, STEM/EELS, Python, Excel, JMP
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize superconducting thin films using deposition tools; Perform material characterization using XRD, AFM, SEM, TEM, SIMS, and STEM/EELS; Conduct electrical measurements at room temperature and cryogenic conditions; Analyze relationships between material properties and device performance; Identify reliable material indicators that predict SNSPD behavior; Document experimental processes, results, and conclusions clearly; Prepare technical reports and present findings to the team; Collaborate with external vendors and partners for deposition and testing; Track wafer progress and provide regular updates.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
