Quantum System Validation Engineer / Physicist

Quantum System Validation Engineer / Physicist
(permanent position, 40 hours per week)
Contact: (819) 975-4654, [email protected] 

About Nord Quantique

At Nord Quantique, we strive to build impactful technology by relentlessly pushing our understanding of quantum science. We are an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, innovators, builders, and enthusiasts on a mission to make quantum computing a reality. Our quantum processors are designed to reduce errors in quantum computation to facilitate long-term scaling toward fully-fledged quantum computers. We believe it is our responsibility to deliver this transformative technology for the greater good of society.

Located at the heart of the beautiful Eastern Townships region in the province of Quebec, Canada, we develop our technology in the vibrant quantum ecosystem of Sherbrooke. Leaning on more than a decade of vertical integration of quantum hardware, we are leveraging a comprehensive pool of quantum technology and micro-electronic infrastructure to deploy our quantum computing technology.

Our current needs

As part of the creation of the Engineering Department, Nord Quantique is building a new Quantum System Validation team responsible for validating that logical quantum performance is preserved as systems scale toward deployment-ready quantum computing platforms.

We are seeking a highly motivated experimental physicist or engineer with experience in quantum systems, cryogenic experiments, and large-scale validation environments. Experience with superconducting quantum systems is an asset.

The mission of this role is to execute and develop validation methodologies that characterize system-level performance, operational robustness, and long-term reliability of integrated quantum computing systems under realistic scaling constraints.

More specifically, this individual will contribute to long-duration validation campaigns, characterize scaling-induced variability and emergent error sources, support system bring-up activities, and help establish the reliability foundations required for future utility-scale and deployment-ready quantum computing systems.

Keys responsibilities:

• Define and execute system-level experimental validation campaigns
• Characterize logical and physical performance under scaling-induced variability and emergent error sources
• Perform long-duration stability and drift measurements
• Support integrated system bring-up and operational robustness testing
• Validate calibration workflows, boot-up sequencing, and hardware–software orchestration
• Contribute to failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and reliability qualification activities
• Develop automated validation and characterization workflows
• Analyze experimental data and communicate findings to cross-functional engineering and research teams
• Support development of deployment-readiness criteria, acceptance metrics, and performance-gating methodologies

Education and experience requirements:

• PhD in electrical engineering, experimental physics, quantum engineering, systems engineering, or a related field
• Relevant experience in quantum technologies, superconducting quantum hardware, or complex cryogenic experimental systems
• Experience executing experimental campaigns in multidisciplinary environments

Sought expertise and knowledge:

• Circuit QED and superconducting quantum systems
• Cryogenic experimental systems
• RF, microwave, and pulsed measurements of superconducting quantum systems
• Experimental automation and calibration workflows
• Data analysis and statistical interpretation
• System-level validation and performance characterization
• Reliability engineering or long-duration stability testing, an asset
• Python programming and version control best practices, an asset
• Advanced level in English, to communicate with international team members
• Intermediate knowledge of French, an asset

Sought profile:

• Strong engineering mindset
• Strong experimental rigor and analytical thinking
• Systems-thinking mindset
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Adaptable to evolving technical priorities
• Clear and concise technical communicator
• Comfortable operating in highly interdisciplinary environments
• Motivated by solving long-term scalability and reliability challenges in quantum computing

Nord Quantique is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in its training, workplaces, and activities. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and traditionally marginalized groups.

Working at Nord Quantique

At Nord Quantique, you will be part of something special: working in a highly dynamic environment at the forefront of quantum technology development while benefiting from a vibrant ecosystem located at the heart of the Quantum Innovation Zone of the picturesque city of Sherbrooke. Our interdisciplinary team is laser-focused on solving grand challenges and making quantum computing a reality.

Nord Quantique is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals can fulfill their aspirations while being supported and heard. This also means that we offer flexible work schedules and adapt our methods for the well-being of every individual.

Moving to Nord Quantique

Nord Quantique offers extensive moving support, including help with immigration paperwork, with finding a place to live, with access to childcare and schools, even helping your partner to find a new job. We offer a relocation compensation package and competitive salaries.

Salary: $105,000 – $122,000

Vacation: 5 weeks per year

Benefits: Group insurance (including dental care), virtual care, lifestyle spending account (all available after 3 months of service)

Working language: English and/or French (an asset)

Workplace: Espace Quantique 1, 1950 rue Roy, Sherbrooke, QC, J1K 1B7