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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.\nLocated 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.\n\nOur current needs\nAs 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.\nWe 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.\nThe 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.\nMore 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.\n\nKeys responsibilities:\nDefine and execute system-level experimental validation campaigns\nCharacterize logical and physical performance under scaling-induced variability and emergent error sources\nPerform long-duration stability and drift measurements\nSupport integrated system bring-up and operational robustness testing\nValidate calibration workflows, boot-up sequencing, and hardware–software orchestration\nContribute to failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and reliability qualification activities\nDevelop automated validation and characterization workflows\nAnalyze experimental data and communicate findings to cross-functional engineering and research teams\nSupport development of deployment-readiness criteria, acceptance metrics, and performance-gating methodologies\n\nEducation and experience requirements:\nPhD in electrical engineering, experimental physics, quantum engineering, systems engineering, or a related field\nRelevant experience in quantum technologies, superconducting quantum hardware, or complex cryogenic experimental systems\nExperience executing experimental campaigns in multidisciplinary environments\n\nSought expertise and knowledge:\nCircuit QED and superconducting quantum systems\nCryogenic experimental systems\nRF, microwave, and pulsed measurements of superconducting quantum systems\nExperimental automation and calibration workflows\nData analysis and statistical interpretation\nSystem-level validation and performance characterization\nReliability engineering or long-duration stability testing, an asset\nPython programming and version control best practices, an asset\nAdvanced level in English, to communicate with international team members\nIntermediate knowledge of French, an asset\n\nSought profile:\nStrong engineering mindset\nStrong experimental rigor and analytical thinking\nSystems-thinking mindset\nTeam-oriented and collaborative\nAdaptable to evolving technical priorities\nClear and concise technical communicator\nComfortable operating in highly interdisciplinary environments\nMotivated by solving long-term scalability and reliability challenges in quantum computing\n\nNord Quantique is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in its training, workplaces, and activities. 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