# Microwave Design and Layout Engineer

OverviewMicrosoft Quantum is building a topological measurement-based quantum computer to unlock a completely new landscape of computing possibilities. In this measurement-based architecture, qubit readout is especially vital. Come join the multidisciplinary team building a scalable readout system for topological quantum computing! As a Microwave Design and Layout Engineer you will design and test the readout system for topological qubits at the component, subsystem and system levels. This opportunity will allow you to grow as a systems engineer, hone expertise in microwave engineering, and gain experience working as part of fast-paced and interdisciplinary-teams. Work schedules are flexible with in-office requirements of about 3 days / week. 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 Design and test scalable micro

- **Id**: 3848756
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/microsoft-microwave-design-and-layout-engineer-2>
- **Role**: Hardware
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- **Seniority**: senior
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: Redmond, United States
- **Countries**: US
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- **Experience years min**: 5
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
- **Has equity**: no
- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-10-28T22:02:52Z
- **Employer posted date**: 2026-11-06
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- **Board verified**: yes
- **Days open**: 10
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- **Industries**: Cloud Platforms (IaaS & PaaS), Office & Productivity Software, Gaming Consoles, Developer Tools

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- **Name**: Microsoft
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- **Experience years min**: 5
- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: yes

### Education

- **Level**: bachelor
- **Optional**: yes

## Hiring locations

- **United States** — Iso: US; Kind: country

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- Event: open; At: 2026-11-06T01:44:38Z

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