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Quantum Test and Verification Engineer
About us
Silicon Quantum Computing is pioneering the future of quantum technology. As the world’s first company to manufacture qubits with atomic precision, we’re delivering quantum advantage today, not decades from now.
Founded by Professor Michelle Simmons, one of the world’s leading materials scientists, SQC has achieved major breakthroughs including the first single-atom transistor and the first integrated circuit built with atomic precision. Our Chair, Simon Segars, former CEO of ARM, brings deep global experience as we scale our technology and commercial impact.
Our quantum machine learning chip, Watermelon, is already accelerating AI in ways classical systems can’t match. We’re generating significant revenue and working closely with multinational partners to solve complex problems with quantum solutions.
SQC is a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where people grow quickly and contribute meaningfully. If you’re excited by deep tech, ambitious about your career, and ready to help shape the future of computing, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
As Quantum Test and Verification Engineer, you will sit at the point where theory becomes hardware and hardware proves itself.
You will measure and verify new and existing quantum technologies that underpin SQC’s processors. Working across theory, fabrication, and engineering teams, you will test emerging components and subsystems, analyse performance data, and verify that every quantum component meets the specifications required for product scale up.
This role is critical to ensuring that components and subsystems meet design specifications and that performance holds as we move from development to production.
Role responsibilities
Perform cryogenic measurement of new quantum components and subsystems
Analyse experimental data to verify specification compliance with technical requirements
Conduct testing on active processor lines to track performance against target specifications and verify processors operate as intended
Translate product and system requirements into measurable test and verification plans
Produce clear technical reports documenting results, deviations, and recommendations
Maintain, calibrate, and improve quantum measurement infrastructure for speed and accuracy
Work closely with theory, fabrication, and engineering teams to resolve performance gaps
Contribute to continuous improvement of test methodologies as systems scale
Your experience
Hands on experience measuring quantum or cryogenic devices
Strong RF measurement capability in low temperature (below 4K) environments
Demonstrated experience analysing complex scientific data sets
Ability to write clear, structured scientific and technical reports
Experience working within structured requirement and verification frameworks
Comfortable operating in laboratory environments with advanced measurement equipment
Background in quantum engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or related fields
The recruitment process
For roles at SQC, expect 3-4 interviews, meeting a few members of the team and focusing on your core eligibility for the role, your skills and how they align, and finally your values and how they align. We'll give you a more specific runthrough if you're successful in making it to the first interview.
As part of our obligations to our clients, we require that successful candidates submit to background checks, including a National Police Check, Right to Work checks, as well as employment and qualifications verification. We won't contact anyone until we're confident there's a fit between SQC and yourself.
How to apply
The best and simplest way is to apply directly here, rather than messaging anyone on the SQC team directly. If you have any questions that you'd like answered before committing to applying, please feel free to email us at careers@sqc.com.au.
Please note
This position may require access to export-controlled information (ECI) subject to EAR and ITAR. Final employment decision is contingent upon satisfactory completion of export control screenings and obtaining any necessary export licenses or approvals, based on nationality, citizenship, and other factors considered by applicable export control regulations.
